DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS
22 January, 2020
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Prelims and Mains focus: about the new code of conduct for Ministers at both national and state level: its need and significance
News: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday said the possibility of enforceability ought to be explored if a new code of conduct is framed for Ministers at the Centre and in the States.
What is the SC examining?
Way ahead
The government and the legislature should be asked by the court to formulate a voluntary code of conduct with respect to the personal and public lives of Ministers and to publish it after finalising the same based on due deliberations.
Arguments in favour of new code of conduct for ministers at both Centre and State level
Note: to read more about the code of conduct for ministers at Union and State level, click on the link below
https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/CodeOfConduct-280513.pdf
Source: The Hindu
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