The Election Commission of India appointment process shifted from executive discretion to a statutory framework under the 2023 Act, replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet Minister, raising concerns over executive dominance and electoral independence.
Click to View MoreIn a hung assembly, the Governor uses constitutional discretion to appoint a Chief Minister. They sequentially invite pre-poll alliances, the largest party, or post-poll coalitions to prove their majority on the assembly floor.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct ensures free and fair elections by regulating political entities. Lacking direct statutory backing, its enforcement relies on Article 324. Emerging challenges like deepfakes and freebies necessitate modernizing the framework with robust legal and digital tools.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet approved the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026, raising judge strength from 33 to 37. This addresses India's massive 5.1 crore case backlog, though extensive systemic reforms remain completely vital for long-term efficiency
Click to View MoreThe power of contempt must be a "measure of last resort," as judicial independence is best secured through transparency and quality judgments, rather than legal coercion to suppress democratic dissent or criticism.
Click to View MoreNearly 30 years after PESA, tribal self-governance remains weak. Some states like Jharkhand notified rules, while others lag. Gram Sabha consent is diluted to consultation, and mining laws override protections. Cases like Mendha Lekha and Niyamgiri show progress and struggle, highlighting the need for legal harmonisation and empowerment.
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