Polity

DMPQ- Independent mechanism for election of Chief election commissioner and election commissioner is need of the hour. Comment

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  Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body under Article-324 vested with the responsibilities of superintendence, direction and control of conduct of elections. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Election commission independence is bedrock of our democracy. It ensures free and fair elections. But there are inherent problems with election … Read more DMPQ- Independent mechanism for election of Chief election commissioner and election commissioner is need of the hour. Comment

DMPQ- What is model code of conduct? How Election commission can enforce it.

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Model code of conduct are directives given to political parties to ensure free and fair elections at the same time to maintain  high standards in the elections. The provisions of the conducts are not legally binding.  The MCC comes into force with the declaration of election schedule. Election commission can enforce MCC in following ways: … Read more DMPQ- What is model code of conduct? How Election commission can enforce it.

DMPQ:What are electoral bonds? Electoral bonds does not pass the test of transparency. Comment (POLITY)

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The Finance Bill, 2017, introduced “electoral bonds”, that are interest free bearer bonds. It is an instrument that is used to donate money to political parties. The parties involved will probably be a donor, the political party and the RBI — which acts as the intermediary.Electoral bonds can be purchased from an authorized bank, issued … Read more DMPQ:What are electoral bonds? Electoral bonds does not pass the test of transparency. Comment (POLITY)

DMPQ:What is sedition law? Comment whether it is the need of the hour.

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“Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a State or monarch” can be considered as Sedition.The sedition law was incorporated into the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 1870 as fears of a possible uprising plagued the colonial authorities.“Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, … Read more DMPQ:What is sedition law? Comment whether it is the need of the hour.

DMPQ:What is model code of conduct? Comment on its legal status.

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The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to ensure free and fair elections. This is in keeping with Article 324 of the Constitution, which gives the Election Commission the power to supervise elections to the Parliament and state legislatures. The MCC … Read more DMPQ:What is model code of conduct? Comment on its legal status.

Do you think Political Parties should be brought under the ambit of RTI Act?

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Political parties shall be brought under the act as they are centre to the ecosystem of democracy. They are the main actor of election process. The points in favour of RTI act are as follows: Indirect financing in the form of income tax exemptions. State also provide them indirect financing in the form of airing … Read more Do you think Political Parties should be brought under the ambit of RTI Act?

What are the reasons for lowering of Parliamentary standards in India?

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Parliament is a law making body and deliberation house. But over the period of time the standards of debates have decreased and law after getting out of parliament is under judicial scrutiny is a common affair. The reasons for the lowering of parliamentary standards are as: The ethical standards of legislators have declined at the … Read more What are the reasons for lowering of Parliamentary standards in India?