RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES- A key for development
RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES-A key for development “Indian Constitution is federal in form but unitary in spirit” –Mr. B.N. Banerjee The Indian Constitution is quasi-federal in its core nature. There is a govt. at the Centre which oversee affairs of the country as well as local forms of govt. at the state […]
PANCHAYATI RAJ SYSTEM IN INDIA
PANCHAYATI RAJ SYSTEM IN INDIA Introduction The term Panchayati Raj in India purports the system of rural local self-government. It was established to build democracy at the grass-root level and to enable development in rural areas. It was given constitutional validity through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. This amendment is designed to establish […]
SEMI FEDERAL STRUCTURE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
SEMI FEDERAL STRUCTURE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION Introduction According to the traditional classifications, the government is either divided into a federal or unitary form on the basis of nature of relations between the national government and regional government. The term “federation” is derived from the Latin foetus, which means, treaty or agreement. Federalism is a […]
Relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
Relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy Introduction Constitution is the supreme Law of land in India. No one is above the law. The preamble, the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles constitute the most important features of our Constitution. The Directive Principals of the State Policy […]
Finding of Disciplinary inquiry can not be interfered if there are discrepancies in the evidence
The Supreme Court observed that discrepancies in evidence against deliquent can not be the only ground to interfere with findings of disciplinary inquiry. Delivering the judgement of State of Karnataka vs. N. Gangaraj , a bench comprising of Justice S. Abdul Nazeer and Justice Hemant Gupta observed that the tribunal or High Court could not […]
Article 15 and 16 with short explanation
Article 15 and 16 with short explanation INTRODUCTION “ No two leaves are alike, yet there is no antagonism between the branches on which they grow” ~ M.K. Gandhi The first question that comes to my mind after reading this is why do humans discriminate? We have been taught since our kindergarten that we all […]
Article 21 of the Constitution of India- Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Article 21 of the Constitution of India- Right to Life and Personal Liberty Introduction Part III of Constitution of India envisages Fundamental Rights that are guaranteed to all the citizens of the country. The ambit of these rights is far-fetched, though not unlimited. The Constitution simultaneously recognises the need for restriction on the Fundamental Rights. Power has been […]
A Critical Analysis of Article 19 with latest judicial interpretation
A Critical Analysis of Article 19 with latest judicial interpretation or Judgments Our Legal World Intern Written by: PREETKIRAN KAUR INTRODUCTION Rightly described as the “Magna Carta” of India, The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution from Articles 12 to 35. The rights conferred under Article 19 of the Constitution are the […]
HUMAN TRAFFICKING … CURSE TO HUMANITY: Human Rights:
HUMAN TRAFFICKING … CURSE TO HUMANITY: Human Rights: By Sadhana JUDICIAL VIEW ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING HUMAN TRAFFICKING … CURSE TO HUMANITY Written By Sadhana Introduction The concept of human trafficking denotes a trade in something that should not be traded in. To be born poor in our world is to be born vulnerable […]
Estoppel and Government Contracts Under Article 299 of Indian Constitution
Estoppel and Government Contracts Under Article 299 Article 299 of the Indian Constitution deals with contract read as: 299. Contracts (1) All contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or of a State shall be expressed to be made by the President, or by the Governor of the State, as […]