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“Public Interest Litigations have emerged as instruments of democratic accountability in India”. Evaluate their role in promoting transparency and institutional reform. What are the inherent limitations of PILs as a mechanism of governance?

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q3. “Public Interest Litigations have emerged as instruments of democratic accountability in India”. Evaluate their role in promoting transparency and institutional reform. What are the inherent limitations of PILs as a mechanism of governance? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Supreme Court’s …

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“The growing use of Suo motu jurisdiction reveals both the promise and peril of judicial paternalism”. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q4. “The growing use of Suo motu jurisdiction reveals both the promise and peril of judicial paternalism”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Supreme Court’s suo motu cognisance of the stray dog menace and other recent civic issues, the …

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In the absence of State support, courts often prescribe welfare remedies. Analyse the role of judiciary in addressing social protection failures. Evaluate if this undermines executive accountability.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries Q3. In the absence of State support, courts often prescribe welfare remedies. Analyse the role of judiciary in addressing social protection failures. Evaluate if this undermines executive accountability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling …

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Public Interest Litigation has evolved into a vehicle of constitutional transformation in India. Analyse its judicial evolution and the concerns arising from its misuse. Suggest reforms to restore its original democratic purpose.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Public Interest Litigation has evolved into a vehicle of constitutional transformation in India. Analyse its judicial evolution and the concerns arising from its misuse. Suggest reforms to restore its original democratic purpose. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The …

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Article 142: The Supreme Power or Judicial Overreach?

Syllabus: Judiciary Source:  DD News  Context: The Supreme Court’s invocation of Article 142 in the Tamil Nadu Bill controversy has reignited debates about judicial overreach and constitutional balance between the judiciary, executive, and legislature.   About Article 142: What is Article 142? Allows the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order “necessary for doing …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Supreme Court’s Landmark Verdict on Tamil Nadu Governor’s Bill Reservation

General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.   Introduction On 29 March 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment declaring Tamil Nadu Governor’s action of indefinitely reserving 10 Bills for the President’s assent …

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How are the CEC and ECs appointed, and what has the Supreme Court order changed?

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies   Source: IE  Context: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the SC unanimously ruled that a high-power committee consisting of the PM, the Leader of Opposition in LS and the CJI must pick the CEC and ECs.   How …

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While some believe that judicial activism is necessary for the protection of public interest, others are of the opinion that as a judicial function, courts are required to interpret law and not make them. Examine.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2. While some believe that judicial activism is necessary for the protection of public interest, others are of the opinion that as a judicial function, courts are required …

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Whatever be the criticism of judicial activism, it cannot be disputed that judicial activism has done a great deal to improve the conditions of the masses in the country. Substantiate with examples.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2. Whatever be the criticism of judicial activism, it cannot be disputed that judicial activism has done a great deal to improve the conditions of the masses in …

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Insights Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 65

QUESTIONS: DAY 65 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III, Topics: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary – Previous questions) “In an era of hung parliaments the power of the President expands, more so when the incumbent decides to be assertive. ” Comment on the statement with reference to the situation in India during the …

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