Polity: the Constitution, representation, pressure groups and regulatory bodies

115 marks250 words

Explain the procedure prescribed under Article 368 for amending the Constitution. A recent Constitution Amendment Bill secured a clear majority of members voting, yet failed to pass. Explain the reason, and examine whether the special majority requirement strikes the right balance between flexibility and rigidity.

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Polity

215 marks250 words

The doctrine of basic structure has been criticised as a judicial invention that limits the constituent power of an elected Parliament. Critically examine this criticism.

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Polity

315 marks250 words

Examine the scope of the Election Commission's powers under Article 324. Does the power to prepare electoral rolls extend to ordering a special intensive revision, and what are the limits on that power?

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Polity

410 marks150 words

Discuss the constitutional and statutory framework governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner. Assess whether the present arrangement adequately secures institutional independence.

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Polity

510 marks150 words

Discuss the changing character of pressure groups in India in an age of digital mobilisation. Have informal, leaderless formations displaced organised associations in influencing policy?

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Polity