Having covered the General provision regarding parliament in the last post, let us discuss Articles 89-106 under Chapter II (Parliament) under Part V (Union) of the Constitution of India. We shall see topics like Officers of Parliament, Conduct of Business and Disqualifications of Members in this … [Read more...] about Officers, Conduct of Business and Disqualification of MPs (Articles 89-106/122)
Archives for April 2014
Parliament (Articles 79-88/122)
Though Article 79-122 deals with Chapter II (Parliament) of Part V (Union), we shall break the topic into sub-sections. In this post, we are covering only articles 79-88, which deals with the General provisions regarding the Parliament. Parliament consists of the President of India, Lok Sabha and … [Read more...] about Parliament (Articles 79-88/122)
COM, Prime Minister and Attorney General (Articles 74-78)
Chapter I (Executive) of Part V of the Constitution (Union) deals with President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers (COM) headed by Prime Minister and Attorney General. Having already discussed about President and Vice-President, let's concentrate now on COM, Prime Minister and Attorney General. … [Read more...] about COM, Prime Minister and Attorney General (Articles 74-78)
The Vice-President Of India (Articles 63-73)
Part V of the Constitution of India under Chapter I (Executive) also discusses about the office of the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the country. He serves for a five-year term, but can continue to be in office, irrespective of … [Read more...] about The Vice-President Of India (Articles 63-73)
The President of India (Articles 52-62)
Part V of the Constitution (The Union) under Chapter I (The Executive) lists out the qualification, election and impeachment of the President of India. The President of India is the head of state of the Republic of India. The President is the formal head of … [Read more...] about The President of India (Articles 52-62)
Fundamental Duties : Part IVA (Article 51A)
Part IVA of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental duties. Originally, the Constitution of India did not contain these duties. Fundamental duties were added by 42nd and 86th Constitutional Amendment acts. Citizens are morally obligated by the … [Read more...] about Fundamental Duties : Part IVA (Article 51A)
Directive Principles of Our State Policy: Part IV (Articles 36-51)
Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP). The provisions contained in this Part cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these … [Read more...] about Directive Principles of Our State Policy: Part IV (Articles 36-51)
Fundamental Rights : Part III (Articles 12-35)
Part III of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights. The fundamental rights were included in the constitution because they were considered essential for the development of the personality of every individual and to preserve human dignity. All people, irrespective of race, … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights : Part III (Articles 12-35)
Citizenship: Part II : (Articles 5-11)
Part II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals with the Citizenship of India. Article 5 speaks about the citizenship of India at the commencement of the Constitution (Nov 26, 1949). Article 11 gave powers to the Parliament of India to regulate the right of citizenship by law. This … [Read more...] about Citizenship: Part II : (Articles 5-11)
The Union and its Territory : Part I (Articles 1- 4)
Part I of Indian Constitution is titled The Union and its Territory. It includes articles from 1- 4. Part I is a compilation of laws pertaining to the constitution of India as a country and the union of states that it is made of. This part of the constitution contains the law in the establishment, … [Read more...] about The Union and its Territory : Part I (Articles 1- 4)
