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Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment

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To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?

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The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.

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Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.

 

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Explain the salient features of the constitution(One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’?

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Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.

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How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?

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भारत में विधान परिषदों के संवैधानिक ढाँचे और महत्त्व का परीक्षण कीजिए। इनके कामकाज से संबंधित प्रमुख चिंताओं पर भी चर्चा कीजिए।

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Examine the role of the judiciary in protecting individual autonomy and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

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‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss.

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Discuss the constitutional and governance challenges arising from Ladakh’s status as a Union Territory without a legislature. How can the concerns of its people be addressed while safeguarding national interests?

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Examine the constitutional and federal challenges associated with delimitation in India. How can India balance population-based representation with equitable representation of states?

 

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Land disputes involving Waqf properties highlight the challenges of balancing statutory property administration with citizens’ property rights and livelihood security. Examine the issues involved and suggest a fair and lawful resolution mechanism.

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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.

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“The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.

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Discuss the role of Lok Adalats in improving access to justice in India. What are the legal implications of the finality of their awards?

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Examine the role of the State Election Commission in ensuring free and fair local-body elections in India. Discuss the constitutional safeguards and challenges associated with the nomination process.

 

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Examine the role of consumer dispute redressal mechanisms in protecting consumers against negligent services in India.

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Examine the role of the Enforcement Directorate in investigating alleged financial misconduct involving public figures. How can investigative effectiveness be balanced with due process and institutional accountability?

 

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Examine the importance of Centre–State coordination in implementing criminal justice reforms in India. How can such coordination improve access to timely and effective justice?

 

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