Syllabus: GS 2 – Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
| What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? | 2016 |
| Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. | 2017 |
| Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine. | 2018 |
| Do you think that constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. | 2019 |
| From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain. | 2019 |
| Judicial legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing | 2020 |
| Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples. | 2021 |
| Discuss the essential conditions for exercise of the legislative powers by ne Governor. Discuss the legality of re-promulgation of ordinances by the Governor without placing them before the Legislature. | 2022 |
| ‘‘Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy.’’ Comment. | 2023 |