‘Simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will also reduce the government’s accountability to the people’. Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)
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‘Simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will also reduce the government’s accountability to the people’. Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)

Simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies have been proposed as a measure to streamline the electoral process, aiming to curb the extensive time and financial resources expended in frequent election cycles.
Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (150 words, 10 marks)
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Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (150 words, 10 marks)

The Supreme Court's verdict on the 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, of 2014' marked a pivotal moment in India's judicial landscape, prompting a critical examination of the constitutional implications surrounding the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.