Floor Test in Legislature
A floor test in a legislature is a procedure used to determine whether the executive (government) enjoys the support of the majority of legislators. It…
Legislature/Parliament
Parliamentary Ethics Committee & Parliamentary Conduct: A Critical Analysis
The recent proceedings of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee against the Member of Parliament (MP) from West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, have sparked significan…
Reimagining the Role of the Speaker: A Call for Impartiality
In a recent address, the Chief Justice of India expressed concern over the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's inaction regarding the disqualification peti…
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee oversees the ethical conduct of its members and examines complaints of misconduct. Established in 2000 as an ad hoc body,…
Habitat Rights
In recent news, the Baiga group has become the second community to receive habitat rights in Chhattisgarh, following the Kamar group’s recognition in August. Both…
US House Speaker
Recent news has brought the spotlight onto the position of the US House Speaker, with Kevin McCarthy being the first US House Speaker to be…
Women’s Reservation Bill 2023- History, Highlights & Challenges
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, commonly known as the women’s reservation Bill, has reignited a decades-old d…
Parliamentary Conduct- Historical Context, Challenges & Potential Solutions
India's Parliament, an institution that mirrors the British Westminster model, has unfortunately seen increasing disruptions in its proceedings. The a…
