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Judiciary–Election Commission Appointment Debate Intensifies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned the speedy appointment of Election Commissioners compared to delays in appointing Supreme Court judges while hearing petitions challenging the CEC and EC (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Supreme Court’s Key Observations : The Supreme Court remarked …
Read MoreWomen’s Reservation: Missed Chance For Democratic Transformation Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Elections,Statutory Bodies Why in the News ? The debate on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) and the failure to accelerate its implementation through subsequent amendments has revived concerns about women’s political representation. The issue highlights delays, political resistance, and the lost opportunity to …
Read MoreON DELIMITATION: WHAT INDIA NEEDS IS A NEW COMPACT THAT ISN’T BASED ON DOMINANCE Why in the News? The debate over the “one person, one vote” principle has resurfaced, questioning whether it alone is sufficient to ensure fair representation in India. Recent political developments framed as women’s reservation have been criticised as potentially masking a …
Read MoreLOK SABHA REJECTS EXPANSION AND WOMEN’S QUOTA BILL Why in the News? Legislative setback: Government’s Constitution Amendment Bill to expand Lok Sabha and fast-track women’s reservation was defeated in Lok Sabha. Historic moment: First defeat of a government bill since 2014, failing to secure required two-thirds majority. Key features of the proposed bill and outcome …
Read MoreWomen’s Reservation Bill Sparks Debate Over Political Intent Why in the News ? The Constitution (Amendment) Bill on women’s reservation has triggered debate among women MPs across parties, with support for increased representation but concerns over its linkage with delimitation, alleged political motives, and demands for broader and inclusive implementation. Support for Women’s Reservation and …
Read MoreBalanced Delimitation and Women’s Quota Safeguard Federalism Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Elections, Statutory Bodies Why in the News ? The debate over delimitation post-2026 Census and implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act) has intensified. Concerns from southern states about potential loss of parliamentary representation have been countered by proposals to expand …
Read MoreVoting Eligibility Determines Right to Contest Elections in India Why in the News ? Amid controversies over electoral roll deletions in West Bengal, questions have arisen about how loss of voter status affects candidacy, with the Supreme Court reaffirming that both the right to vote and contest elections are statutory rights, similar to how environmental …
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules on Voter Eligibility, Biometric Debate Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that individuals under electoral roll scrutiny cannot vote in West Bengal elections and agreed to examine biometric voting systems, raising key issues of electoral integrity, inclusion, and technological reforms. The Court rejected any ex post regularization …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Transparency and Accountability Elections Focus: The debate over implementing totalisers in Indian elections has reignited due to concerns over voter anonymity and electoral transparency. Advocates stress its role in preventing voter intimidation, while challenges include technological integration and political opposition. Source: UGI Representative’s Controversy Recent Incident: Devesh Chandra Thakur, Janata Dal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Following a Supreme Court directive in April 2024, candidates who secured second or third place in elections can now request verification of up to 5% of EVMs and VVPATs for potential tampering. Source: IASP What is this Process? Supreme Court Order (April 26, 2024): Upheld EVM-VVPAT system but allowed verification of …
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