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Parliamentary discourse and legislative processes

3 entries over 32 days, from 18 July 2026 to 18 August 2026.

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18 July

Editorial: India's Parliament and legislative processes

  • Article 121 of the Constitution prohibits parliamentary discussion of the conduct of Supreme Court or High Court judges, except during a motion for removal.
  • The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, establishes the procedure for the removal of judges, which includes an inquiry committee, a report, and an address to the President.
  • The removal process under the Act is intended solely for the removal of an incumbent from office; it does not provide for lesser penalties like censure or disqualification.
  • In Union of India vs Shri Gopal Chandra Misra (1978), the Supreme Court held that a High Court judge's resignation is a unilateral constitutional act that takes effect immediately upon the judge's choice.
  • Resignation by a judge extinguishes the jurisdiction of Parliament to proceed with impeachment, as the office becomes vacant.
  • Precedents such as the cases of Justice P.D. Dinakaran (2011) and Justice Soumitra Sen (2011) demonstrate that impeachment proceedings terminate upon the resignation of the judge.
  • Criminal allegations against former judges are subject to the ordinary criminal law, independent of the parliamentary impeachment process.
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02
30 July

Letters to the editor on parliamentary discourse

  • Parliamentary discourse requires dignity, restraint, and respect to maintain the quality of democratic debate.
  • Reasoned arguments in Parliament are essential to strengthen public trust and avoid personal attacks.
  • Article 226 of the Constitution grants the High Court extraordinary jurisdiction to review executive actions.
  • Judicial intervention in executive policy decisions is generally limited to cases involving mala fides, extraneous considerations, or oblique purposes.
  • Compassionate appointments are considered part of the executive's discretionary powers for relief and rehabilitation.
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03
18 August

Letters to the editor on political discourse

  • Concerns regarding the decline in the quality of political discourse in India, characterized by a shift from reasoned policy debate to personal exchanges.
  • The role of electronic media in amplifying trivial political conflicts rather than focusing on substantive governance issues.
  • Public perception of political representatives and the erosion of the dignity associated with public office.
  • The prioritization of symbolic or emotive issues over critical socio-economic concerns such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment.
  • The visibility of domestic political conduct in the international arena due to the rapid dissemination of information.
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  1. The quality of legislative and public discourse is fundamental to the health of a parliamentary democracy. Discuss how a shift from policy-centric debate to emotive rhetoric impacts the efficacy of governance and the democratic process in India. 150 words · 18 August
  2. Examine the role of media in shaping political culture and public opinion. To what extent does the focus on sensationalism over substantive policy issues hinder the informed participation of citizens in a democracy? Suggest measures to foster a more constructive political discourse. 250 words · 18 August
  3. Discuss the significance of parliamentary decorum in sustaining democratic institutions and public trust in the legislative process. 150 words · 30 July
  4. Examine the scope and limitations of the High Court's jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, particularly regarding the principle of judicial restraint in executive policy decisions. 250 words · 30 July
  5. Discuss the constitutional limitations on the power of Parliament to discuss the conduct of judges under Article 121. How does the resignation of a judge impact the jurisdiction of Parliament to initiate or continue impeachment proceedings? 150 words · 18 July
  6. Examine the constitutional status of a judge as a functionary and the legal implications of resignation on the removal process. In light of judicial precedents, analyze why the parliamentary impeachment mechanism is restricted to serving judges and the importance of this safeguard for judicial independence. 250 words · 18 July

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