Category: Constitution | Polity
AI in elections, the good, the bad and the ugly
The widespread application of Artificial Intelligence is likely to cause a paradigm shift in almost every aspect of an election.
What is the district election management plan?
With Lok Sabha elections around the corner, district election management plan has been created for smooth conduct of elections
High Level committee report on Simultaneous Elections
The High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation, One Election has submitted its comprehensive report to President Droupadi Murmu, addressing key aspects of simultaneous elections in India.
On judges and bureaucrats joining politics
Recently a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal resigned from their posts and joined political parties.
CAA: Issues in the legal challenge to the law
The Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules just before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
We need limits on election campaign spending
Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.
India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis
India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.
75 years of Supreme Court
The 75th anniversary served as a reminder of the Supreme Court’s crucial role in safeguarding the Constitution, upholding fundamental rights, and shaping the nation’s social and legal fabric. The article delves into necessity of regional benches of Supreme Court in India.
Having panchayats as self-governing institutions
Despite mandates and frameworks, devolution and fiscal autonomy remain challenging. This underscores the need to explore factors shaping devolution and enhance PRI financial independence.
Electoral Bonds Scheme
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the legality of the electoral bonds scheme on Thursday (February 15), holding it “unconstitutional”.
Fiscal federalism
The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.
The hollowing out of the antidefection law
Amidst ongoing general elections in various states and the impending Lok Sabha election, it is crucial to examine the difficulties and intricacies associated with anti-defection law