Lecture on Local Self-Governance and Judicial System

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to local governance and the judicial system in India.

Fifteenth Finance Commission

Commission established to recommend financial distribution between the central and state government, particularly for local bodies like Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Devolution of Funds

Transfer of financial resources from the central government to local self-governments, ensuring they can make independent financial decisions.

Panchayati Raj

A system of local self-government in rural areas of India, allowing for decentralized governance.

Audits

Regular checks of finances and accounts to ensure proper management of funds, especially for local self-governments.

CJI

Chief Justice of India, the head of the judiciary system in India and the Supreme Court.

Collegium System

System of appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary, involving a group of senior judges.

Judicial Independence

The principle that the judiciary should be independent from other branches of government, ensuring fair and impartial justice.

Ninety-Ninth Amendment

The constitutional amendment that introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) for appointing judges, later struck down as unconstitutional.

Misbehaviour and Incapacity

Grounds for the removal of judges, referring to unethical conduct or inability to perform their duties effectively.

Judges Enquiry Act 1968

Legislation providing the procedure for the removal of judges, including inquiry and voting processes in Parliament.

Panchayat and Nagar Palika

Two forms of local governance in India, with Panchayats serving in rural areas and Nagar Palikas in urban areas.