Resorting to Ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate Ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated to resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate the Ordinances be repealed? (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
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Resorting to Ordinances has always raised concern on violation of the spirit of separation of powers doctrine. While noting the rationales justifying the power to promulgate Ordinances, analyze whether the decisions of the Supreme Court on the issue have further facilitated to resorting to this power. Should the power to promulgate the Ordinances be repealed? (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

The separation of powers doctrine, integral to the democratic fabric, seeks to ensure that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government operate independently to prevent any abuse of authority.
Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, Executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
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Khap Panchayats have been in the news for functioning as extra-constitutional authorities, often delivering pronouncements amounting to human rights violations. Discuss critically the actions taken by the legislative, Executive and judiciary to set the things right in this regard. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

Khap Panchayats, traditional village councils prevalent in certain regions of India, have increasingly garnered attention for their controversial role as extra-constitutional authorities.
In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Critically discuss. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)
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In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Critically discuss. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)

In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, the institutions of 'Panchayats' and 'Samitis' in many regions have predominantly functioned as political entities rather than serving as effective instruments of governance.