Ladakh’s Fight for Autonomy: Demanding Sixth Schedule Protections Under Article 244
Ladakh, the Union Territory of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir that was split into the Union Territories in…
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Exploring Panchayati Raj Elections in Constitution Through Panchayat Series
This paper discusses constitutional provisions and elections of the Panchayati Raj especially 73rd Amendment based on panchayat series. It cuts across the functions and responsibilities of the Pradhan/Sarpanch revealing the intricacies and truths of grassroots governance.
Assessing the Viability of NJAC’s Revival Post-Justice Yashwant Verma Controversy
Lastly, evaluating the feasibility of reviving the NJAC after the Justice Yashwant Verma fiasco entails a prudent appraisal of equilibrium between transparency, accountability, and the independence of the judiciary. The NJAC was initially designed to deal with the lack of transparency and alleged prejudices of the collegium system but succumbed to various challenges, including resistance from within the judicial establishment itself. The Justice Verma controversy has brought in an added layer of complexity by raising issues about the possibility of external influences and the requirement for a merit-based and just system of judicial appointments.