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Privilege motion

In News A breach of privilege motion moved against senior BJP MLA and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Rajendra Rathore led to an uproar in the Rajasthan Assembly. About Privilege motion All Members of Parliament (MPs) enjoy rights and immunities, individually and collectively, so that they can discharge their duties and functions effectively.  Any instance […]

Special address of Governor: Constitutional history

In News  Tamil Nadu Governor walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly when CM Stalin interrupted the governor’s speech after the former had omitted a few words from his govt-prepared  special address. About the  Special address Both in the U.K. and in India, it is a time-honoured constitutional convention that the King or the President […]

Parliamentary Sessions

In News The Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die recently, six days ahead of schedule. More about the news Productivity of the Parliament: Starting December 7, 2022, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha registered productivity of about 97 per cent and 103 per cent, respectively, according to a statement issued by the […]

Presidential vs Parliamentary Form of Government

In Context Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister alleged that attempts are being made for a Presidential form of government in India. About the Presidential & Parliamentary form of government About: Modern democratic governments are classified into parliamentary and presidential. This division is broadly on the basis of the nature of relations between the executive and […]

Recurring controversy about Governor’s role in state

In News Kerala Governor and the State government have major differences over multiple issues.  About  The role, powers, and discretion of the Governor’s Office in multiple States have been the subject of constitutional, political, and legal debate for decades. Recent Controversy  The latest controversy has arisen after the Kerala Governor sought the resignation of several […]

Role of Governor in Law Making

In News The Governor’s assent is the most crucial act in the whole law-making process. Key Points Role of Governor in ‘Bill to Law’ Process:  A Bill passed by the State Assembly becomes law only after it is assented to by the Governor.  The Governor being a part of the State legislature, the process of […]

Parliament Committees

In News A recent revamp of the Standing Committees of Parliament could potentially worsen the relations between the government and opposition parties. Committees of Parliament About: Parliamentary Committees have their origins in the British Parliament.  A Parliamentary Committee is a panel of MPs that is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the […]

CBI Functioning and CVC

In News The Supreme court has been criticising the CBI for its “actions and inactions” on several occasions and flagged fundamental problems with the functioning of the agency. Efforts to restructure law-enforcement agencies The struggle to free elite law-enforcement agencies such as the CBI and Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) from the stranglehold of governments and […]

Anti – Defection Law

In News Recently, eight of the 11 Congress MLAs in the Goa Assembly defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Anti-defection Law Origin: Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day in 1967.   The anti-defection law […]

Withdrawing the general consent to the CBI

In News Recently, Bihar’s newly formed government called for withdrawing the general consent to the CBI. About Case of Bihar: The newly formed state government alleged that the central government was using the CBI for political purposes. The Chief Minister of Bihar also alleged that central agencies such as CBI, ED and Income Tax Department […]