The post of Deputy Speaker goes beyond ceremonial significance and is indispensable to Indian parliamentary democracy. Discuss with relevant constitutional provisions and conventions. Also examine the implications of prolonged vacancy of the Deputy Speaker's post.
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Art 93 of the Constitution provides for office of deputy speaker who holds a important role in functioning & temple of democracy i.e Parliament.
Importance of Office of Deputy Speaker:
(I) Duly presides over house when the office of speaker is vacant or during absence
(II) Act as providing deputy speaker as the presiding officer of lok sabha in case of any availability of speaker
(III) Committees on private members bills in lok sabha
(IV) According to convention he is selected from affection line impacting executive accountability over legislative
Implication of Prolonged Vacancy - The 14th Lok Sabha in the 1st tribe in Katey failed to elect a deputy speaker
(IV) He leads various important guarantees of parliament
(I) Committee on private member bills in lok sabha
(II) He in the user-parliament is all balancing forums guiding discussion on important matters such as parliamentary management
(IV) According to convention he is selected from affection line impacting executive accountability over legislature
Implication of Prolonged Vacancy - The 14th Lok Sabha in the 1st tribe in Katey failed to elect a deputy speaker
(C) Violation of Constitution - provision for Deputy Speaker on important office of lok sabha
(II) Reduce the executive's accountability over legislature as is deputy's absence speaker appointed panel of chairman elevates proceedings
(III) Vs large committee highlighted importance of deputy speaker as a counter-balance to a biased speaker
(IV) Reduce parliamentary efficiency as temporary makes preside over house in absence of speaker
(V) Committee of Nat member resolutions became less effective -(I) in 14th Lok Sabha only 2 out of 379 Private bills discussed
Way forward:
(I) Closure it mandatory to appoint deputy speaker
(II) Ensure composition of Deputy including compensation in important committees
The deputy speaker's office is crucial to aelegam an in parliament way democracy to maintain legitimacy at lowest
The article 19(I) of the constitution provides for freedom of speech & expression, however it is limited by certain constitutionally provided safeguards
Demand for Regulation Justified:
(I) Preservation of social harmony & peace
(II) Resist LOR led to communal clash
(III) Upholding societal values & culture
(IV) In its 1st supreme courts ruling in Rangi adult law (Rights test) & Aravat Sarma (Community standards test)
(V) social responsibility of social media industry to protect users under safe harbours (Article)
(VI) Growing national interest & foreign policy are protected
(VI) Realities fresh during Jagat controversy & Crude terrorist propaganda
(IV) In its 1st supreme courts ruling in Rangi adult law (Rights test) & Aravat Sarma (Community standards test)
(V) social responsibility of social media industry to protect users under safe harbours (Articles)
(VI) Growing national interest & foreign policy are protected
(VI) Realities fresh during Jagat controversy & Crude Terrorist propaganda
Not Justified:
(I) Substituting of content - some may find indeed [others may not]
The Supreme Court Chief Justice ordered an 'in-house inquiry' against a Delhi High Court Judge due to laxest of vast uncount from his house.
Based on Bangalore Principles:
(I) Establishment of values of judicial life
(II) (Constituted by CJI or CS of a high court) of a high court
(III) Comprised of 3 members - 1 chief justice s HC & 2 other neutral HC judges
(IV) May command receiving or mandatory resignation/retirement
(V) May recommend impeachment to parliament
Modals of In-House Proceedings:
(I) Judicial Leaders have requisite experience for adjudicating such cases
(II) For misra infractors where impeachment is not suitable
(III) For intra-judiciary complexities
(IV) Protected judicial independence in the merit article-50
As Words of In-House Proceedings:
(I) Bars against the principle of checks & balances
(II) Reduces public trust in judicial body
Separated & bifurcated by Judiciary:
(I) Judicial Leaders have requisite experience for adjudicating its misra infractors (Lane Commission)
(II) Established national judicial commission to investigate a adjudicate misconduct (NJCDI)
(III) Re-emphasize bengaluru principle & upholding of judicial values
Judiciary as a Upholder & Protector of Constitution must be held to exert stricter standards of accountability
Conclusion
Judiciary as a Upholder & Protector of Constitution must be held to exert stricter standards of accountability
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- Constitutional grounding
- Clear identification of dual role
- Specific example usage
- Reference to case law
- Identifies multiple dimensions
- Good structural foundation
ARYAN-SIRSIKAR
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Structure and Functioning
Deputy Speaker Role and Position
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