UPSC_CS MAINS 2020 Paper II

Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.

Points to Remember: Separation of Powers in the Indian Constitution Judicial Legislation: Definition and implications Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and its role Balancing Judicial Activism with Separation of Powers Introduction: The Indian Constitution, drawing inspiration from Montesquieu’s theory, espouses the doctrine of separation of powers, dividing governmental functions among the legislature, executive, and judiciary. This … Read more

How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples, to validate your answer.

Points to Remember: The Indian federation is a complex interplay of cooperative, competitive, and confrontational forces between the Union and States. Constitutional provisions define the powers and responsibilities, but their interpretation and implementation are dynamic. Recent examples highlight the evolving nature of Centre-State relations. Introduction: India’s federal structure, enshrined in its Constitution, is a unique … Read more

The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funds’ to the contemporary stage of Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.

Points to Remember: Evolution of Local Institutions in India: From “Functions, Functionaries, and Funds” to “Functionality.” Critical Challenges to Functionality: Financial constraints, capacity building, political interference, lack of autonomy, and technological gaps. Need for Systemic Reforms: Strengthening financial resources, enhancing capacity, promoting transparency and accountability, and leveraging technology. Introduction: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments … Read more

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.

Points to Remember: Centralizing tendencies in the Indian Constitution. Unity and integrity of the nation. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. Disaster Management Act, 2005. Farm Acts (2020). Balancing centralization with federalism. Introduction: The Indian Constitution, while establishing a federal structure, exhibits inherent centralizing tendencies to ensure national unity and integrity. This balance between federalism and centralization … Read more