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Delimitation in Jammu & Kashmir

In News Recently, the honourable Supreme Court junked pleas challenging the recommendations of Jammu & Kashmir delimitation commission. About The Supreme Court of India has recently dismissed a petition challenging the Delimitation Commission that has redrawn constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The petition was filed by two residents of Kashmir, Haji Abdul Gani Khan and […]

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution

In News Recently in Rajya Sabha the Prime Minister highlighted the misuse of Article 356 in the past by the Union Government. What is Article 356? Article 356 of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the imposition of “President’s Rule” in a state and removing an elected government in case of failure of constitutional machinery […]

Kesavananda Bharati & Doctrine of Basic structure

In News Recently, at the 83rd All-India Presiding Officers Conference in Jaipur, the Vice President rekindled the debate over the “Basic Structure” doctrine especially in the context of the Supreme Court striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act of 2015. About Article 368 of the Indian Constitution defines the amendment in the Indian Constitution […]

Situating Democracy in Ambedkar’s Moral Discourse

In News An article, ‘Situating Democracy in Ambedkar’s Moral Discourse’ looks at how Ambedkar situates morality in his discourse of democracy. About Multiple Studies on Ambedkar: There have been many studies on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s conceptualisation of democracy, predominantly explained through the lens of social, political and economic philosophies.  Mistakes of One-Dimensional Study: Many authors […]

Constitution Day

In News 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Key Points About:  The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 for ‘We the people of India’.  Celebrated since:  The day began to be celebrated as Constitution […]

Presidential vs Parliamentary Form of Government

In Context Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister alleged that attempts are being made for a Presidential form of government in India. About the Presidential & Parliamentary form of government About: Modern democratic governments are classified into parliamentary and presidential. This division is broadly on the basis of the nature of relations between the executive and […]

Doctrine of Pleasure

In News Kerala Governor and the State government have major differences over multiple issues.  About Controversy The latest controversy arose after the Governor sought the resignation of several vice-chancellors following a Supreme Court judgement setting aside the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of a technology university.  As a fallout of comments made by the State’s Finance […]

First amendment to Constitution

In News The Supreme Court agreed to examine a PIL challenging changes made to the right to freedom of speech and expression by the first amendment to the Constitution in 1951, with the petitioner contending that the amendment damages the basic structure doctrine. About  Amendment It was passed under India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru […]

Attorney General of India

In News  Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi has declined the government’s offer to be Attorney General (A-G) for India . About the Attorney General for India The Constitution of India places the post of the A-G on a special footing.  The A-G is the Government of India’s first law officer, and has the right of audience […]

Article 192 (2) of the Constitution

In News Recently, the Election Commission (EC) has turned down Jharkhand Chief Minister’s request to disclose its opinion shared with the state Governor in the disqualification matter against him. About Article 192 (2) Any communication between the EC and a Governor is “privileged” under Article 192 (2) of the Constitution and revealing it before an […]