Executive and Judiciary

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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary — Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.

Part of Constitution and Polity

2025

1. · Paper Q11 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

"Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike…"In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.

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2. · Paper Q13 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

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2024

3. · Paper Q14 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary ?

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2022

4. · Paper Q1 · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

"The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court." Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws.

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2021

5. · Paper Q2 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

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2018

6. · Paper Q11 · 2018 · 15 marks · Solution

Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine. (15).

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2017

7. · Paper Q2 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

Critically examine the Supreme Court's judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014' with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.

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