Notes and Study material for Exams
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a legal action initiated in a court of law by a person or group of people on behalf of the general public. It is a way of seeking justice for the people who are unable to do so for themselves. PILs have been used to address a wide range of … Read more
Issues in functioning of Parliament Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India. It is a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Lok Sabha (the lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (the upper house). Parliament is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the government. However, the functioning of Parliament has been facing a … Read more
The budgetary process in parliament is a complex and often opaque process. It is important to understand the key stages of the process in order to track the progress of a budget and to identify potential areas of concern. The first stage of the budgetary process is the preparation of the budget estimates. This is … Read more
PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour) is an online portal developed by India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment. It is a key component of the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) scheme and a vital tool in the fight against child labor. PENCIL aims to streamline coordination, enhance transparency, and ensure effective enforcement … Read more
Conflict with Judiciary The conflict between the executive and the judiciary is a long-standing one that has been exacerbated in recent years. The executive branch has increasingly sought to encroach on the power of the judiciary, while the judiciary has resisted these efforts. This conflict has had a number of negative consequences, including undermining the … Read more