Constitutional, Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

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The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.” Comment. (150 words)

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, as per Article 148 of the Constitution, ensures financial accountability of the government. CAG’s duty extends beyond…

Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions. (150 words)

The Competition Commission of India (CCI), established in 2003, enforces competition law in India, aiming to promote competition and safeguard consumer interests. It investigates and…

Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India. (150 words)

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of…

Statutory Regulators- Background, Purpose & Challenges

In the recent times, a spate of financial scams and frauds have led to questions being raised about whether SEBI has failed in regulating the Indian c…

Swetha 12/04/2023

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Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (250 words) [2022]

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a crucial role in ensuring free and fair elections, with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being a…

Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (150 words) [2022]

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body in India that was established under the 102nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution in…

Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures. (250 words) [2021]

There are several structural and practical limitations that have hindered the effectiveness of human rights commissions in India: To address these limitations, the following remedial…

The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probes within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India. (250 words) [2021]

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a national level investigative agency in India that is responsible for investigating cases of corruption, economic crimes, and…

Which steps are required for constitutionalisation of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the national commission for woman would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons. [250 words]

Constitutionalisation refers to the process of granting constitutional status to an institution or body. This gives the body a higher level of legal protection and…