Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.

The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.

In the absence of well-educated and organized local level government system, ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Critically discuss.

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.

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 Should the power to promulgate the Ordinances be repealed?

What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1966 through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.

Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulations on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of Indian Constitution and judgement(s) of the Apex Court in this regard.