Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting an incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse. (250 words) [2022]
The RTE Act aims to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 6-14 years. However, the Act has been criticized for inadequately promoting an…
The rights of persons with disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of Government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (150 words) [2022]
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, aims to ensure equal opportunities and protection for people with disabilities in India. The Act contains key…
Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. (150 words) [2022]
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body in India that was established under the 102nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution in…
Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures. (250 words) [2021]
There are several structural and practical limitations that have hindered the effectiveness of human rights commissions in India: To address these limitations, the following remedial…
Which steps are required for constitutionalisation of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the national commission for woman would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons. [250 words]
Constitutionalisation refers to the process of granting constitutional status to an institution or body. This gives the body a higher level of legal protection and…
“The reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process”. Comment. (250 words)
The Indian political process continues to be patriarchal despite the reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government (LSGs). Role of LSGs…
The multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case. (250 words)
India has a multiplicity of commissions established for the protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable sections of society such as women, children, scheduled…
Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine. (150 words)
The issue of whether the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for Scheduled Castes in religious minority institutions…