Parliament just passed critical changes in voting laws – without taking a proper vote itself

India is a Parliamentary democracy. But what does that phrase mean if Parliament itself does not function?

Shoaib Daniyal

· Dec 22, 2021 · 07:30 am

Has the Parliamentary check on the executive practically ended in India?

The recently concluded moonsoon session of Parliament presented a troubling picture about the health of Indian democracy.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Sep 25, 2020 · 09:15 am

Dubious voice vote to pass critical farm bills severely dents Indian democracy

A voice vote would be acceptable if there was a near-consensus. But for the controversial farm bills, the Rajya Sabha should have voted using a division.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Sep 20, 2020 · 05:27 pm

Aadhaar judgment: Why the Supreme Court has once again opened up the ‘money bill’ question

How far can a government go in trying to avoid legislative scrutiny from the Rajya Sabha?

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Nov 14, 2019 · 03:25 pm

Britain suspending its parliament for Brexit caused alarm. Could something similar happen in India?

Actually, it happens all the time in India. But it’s so common, very few people realise how it weakens democracy.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Aug 31, 2019 · 09:00 am

Explainer: How the government makes new laws less robust by bypassing parliamentary panels

Sixteen bills were passed in the current session. None of them were sent to parliamentary committees for scrutiny.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 03, 2019 · 10:30 am

Kerala Opposition MLAs smash furniture in bid to halt finance minister's budget speech

Protests against Finance Minster KM Mani in the bar bribery case rage on the streets and in the assembly.

TK Devasia

· Mar 14, 2015 · 07:05 am