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Decline of Parliamentary Governance: Indian Scenario
Just as government is accountable to Parliament, Parliament as the highest legislative office of India owes its accountability to the people of India, the highest sovereign authority in a democracy. We are witnessing a steady decline in the use of productive time of Lok Sabha over the years. Frequent distractions in the Parliament reduced Question […] -
The Endangered Institution (of Governor): Problems and Prospects
Baxi defines crisis as a situation where “the structure of a social system allows fewer possibilities for problem-solving than are necessary for the continued existence of the system”. Where people desire change, but are unable to initiate or attain it. There arises a perception of crisis. Crisis is not a situation-it is incapacity to act. […] -
Constitutional Commitment to International Obligations
India is committed to promote friendly relations with other nations. Article 51 of the Constitution of India provides that India shall endeavor to promote international peace and security and also foster respect for International Law. India, as part of its constitutional commitment, constantly endeavors to give effect to treaties and international customs by enacting various […] -
Discourse on Access to Justice in India and Rise of Gram Nyayalayas at the Grass-Root
Administration of justice is the primary responsibility of the State. This includes a sacrosanct duty of the State to ensure equal access to legal services by all the citizens. Problem of inequality in accessing justice mechanism at minimum cost has been a widespread problem across almost all democracies globally. India is no exception to this […] -
Indian Judiciary and the ‘State’ in Article 12 of the Constitution: Can there be an ‘Essential’ State?
An examination of the scope of ‘state’ under article 12 is important because it essentially defines the limits of the most fundamental of rights i.e the right to claim fundamental rights. In essence it is a matter of circumscribing the boundaries of a citizen’s relationship with the state and calibrating these parameters so that the […]