Articles by PDT Achary
A code for members of the new Lok Sabha
Dialogue between the government and the Opposition is essential for the smooth running of the House.
Published on Jun 23, 2024 11:04 PM IST
Court’s questions on legislative privileges
The importance of the March 4 judgment is that it contains a very authoritative pronouncement on the scope of Articles 105 and 194 of the Constitution.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Empty House is a disturbing sight
Frequent suspensions of MPs can hardly be conducive to the functioning of a great institution like Parliament
Published on Dec 20, 2023 10:00 PM IST
A case for appraising House’s penal powers
House ethics committee’s recommendation to expel Mahua Moitra from Parliament turns the focus on the mandates of various panels
Published on Nov 14, 2023 05:52 PM IST
A disquieting trend in governor’s actions
Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi’s actions should serve as a reminder that governors have limited powers and very little discretion under the Indian Constitution
Published on Jul 02, 2023 08:38 PM IST
Three problems with the Delhi ordinance
The ordinance decision would effectively nullify the May 11 judgment of the Supreme Court that handed over control of services to the elected Delhi government
Published on May 23, 2023 08:15 PM IST
Why the suspension of MPs may need to be reconsidered
If India is the mother of democracy, it becomes an obligation to ensure that conditions are created for the smooth functioning of Parliament
Published on Aug 01, 2022 09:52 PM IST
MCD merger plan may face several hurdles
The legislative assembly of Delhi is the competent legislature to bring about an amendment to the Act under Part 9A of the Constitution for this purpose, whenever it feels the need to do so
Updated on Mar 23, 2022 06:24 PM IST
PDT Achary
In the Lok Sabha, the case of the missing deputy speaker
The Speaker, constitutionally speaking, is not required to act on the advice of the council of ministers. He can independently fix the date of election of the deputy speaker
Updated on Oct 04, 2021 05:45 PM IST
PDT Achary
Securing the independence of legislative secretariats, the Patel and Naidu way
The Constitution provides for a separate secretariat and separate rules of recruitment of officials for each House. The V-P seems to have fully understood the purpose of this constitutional provision, and has upheld a great tradition
Updated on Sep 13, 2021 06:39 PM IST
PDT Achary
The limits of the subjudice rule
The House can discuss any matter of public importance. Freedom of speech of legislators prevails over a self-imposed restriction
Updated on Aug 08, 2021 07:05 PM IST
PDT Achary
Don’t curtail free speech in Parliament
The rule of sub-judice is a needless restriction on the freedom of speech in the House. The restrictions on the committees are not sanctioned either by the Constitution or by the rules of the House.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 08:07 PM IST
PDT Achary
Don't shoot over others' shoulders
Most of our arms deals come under the scanner mainly because of a lack of national consensus on defence preparedness. PDT Achary writes.
Updated on May 20, 2012 09:06 PM IST
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Well within its jurisdiction
Parliament can tailor the ambit of the public accounts committee to probe all aspects of the 2G scam, writes PDT Achary.
Updated on May 30, 2011 10:09 AM IST
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