Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States

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Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid-1990s. (250 words)

Introduction: Article 356, commonly known as President’s Rule, is a provision in the Indian Constitution that allows the Central government to take direct control of…

“The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment.

Introduction: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, aimed to empower urban local bodies (ULBs) in India to achieve democratic decentralization. However, ULBs continue to face…

“While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of state autonomy.” Comment. (250 words) [2022]

In India, the political landscape is characterized by the presence of both national and regional parties. While national parties tend to favor centralization, regional parties…

Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts. (250 words)

The Indian Constitution exhibits centralizing tendencies in order to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation, as demonstrated by the following examples:

Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine. (250 words)

The Supreme Court’s July 2018 verdict on the power struggle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi has significant implications, as discussed below:…