Former Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar recommends that the Modi government prioritize appointing new judges to address vacancies in the judiciary, rather than assigning retired judges to tribunals. He highlights the criticism faced by tribunals for backlogs and delays, emphasizing the need to expand the judiciary. Kumar also discusses potential delays in implementing criminal laws and reforms due to the structure of the coalition government.
The BJP’s 2024 manifesto includes plans to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act, introduce a Uniform Civil Code, and advocate for One Nation One Election. It also outlines commitments on legal standards for cultural intellectual property, expediting court processes, and digitizing land records and court proceedings. The party emphasizes gender equality and reducing compliance burdens for businesses.
A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Today endorsed the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ in a comprehensive report of 18,626 pages. The report advocates for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, seeking to streamline the electoral process and reduce expenditure. Various political parties have also offered suggestions.
In a groundbreaking move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has submitted a comprehensive set of suggestions to the High-Level Committee, advocating for the implementation of “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE). This initiative, spearheaded by BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, aims to synchronize the electoral processes of central and state governments, proposing a series of […]
Central Government Forms High-Level Committee to Delve into ‘One Nation, One Election’ Concept The Central Government has recently announced the formation of a ‘High Level Committee’ (HLC) to scrutinize the ‘one nation, one election’ concept. This idea revolves around the simultaneous conduct of elections for the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies. The […]
India’s “One Nation, One Election” Proposal: A Comprehensive Analysis In a significant political move, the Central government of India recently established a panel, spearheaded by former President Ram Nath Kovind, to delve into the feasibility of the ‘one nation, one election’ (ONOE) initiative. The core objective of this proposal is to synchronize the Lok Sabha […]