Contempt of court is the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful towards a court of law. Being disrespectful to legal authorities in the courtroom, or wilfully failing to obey a court order may attract Contempt of Court proceedings. A judge may impose sanctions such as a fine or jail for … [Read more...] about Contempt of Court: Time for a relook?
Great Depression (1929-1945) – Causes, New Deal and Effects
The Great Depression of the 1930s was a severe economic problem which affected the whole world, and United States of America (USA) in particular. This was a significant event between two world wars. Great Economic Depression started in 1929 and lasted until the 1940s. What is a … [Read more...] about Great Depression (1929-1945) – Causes, New Deal and Effects
Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach
In this post, we shall compare Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach. Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, and Judicial Overreach are terms that come often in the news. What do these mean? What is the difference between them? How are these terms significant to the legal system of … [Read more...] about Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach
Officers of the Mughal Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
In India, the Mughal Empire was one of the greatest empires ever. The Mughal Empire ruled hundreds of millions of people. India became united under one rule, and had very prosperous cultural and political years during the Mughal rule. Departments under the Mughal … [Read more...] about Officers of the Mughal Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Delhi Sultanate: Easy to Learn Compilation
Delhi Sultanate were the Persian-speaking dynasties of Turkic and Afghan origin, which were controlling India from 1210 to 1526. Many of these dynasties ruled from Delhi. This includes the Slave dynasty (1206-90), the Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1413), the Sayyid dynasty … [Read more...] about Officers of the Delhi Sultanate: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Gupta Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
In Gupta empire (320 AD to 550 AD), there was a hierarchy of administrative divisions from top to bottom. The empire was divided into 26 provinces. Provinces were also divided into Vishayas and put under the control of the Vishayapatis. Officers of the Gupta Empire A Vishayapati administered the … [Read more...] about Officers of the Gupta Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Mauryan Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
The Officers of the Mauryan Empire were part of a well-organized administrative structure with officials who played key roles in governing the vast empire. The empire existed in ancient India from approximately 322 BCE to 185 BCE. Read further for the easy-to-learn compilation of officers of the … [Read more...] about Officers of the Mauryan Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers during the Vedic Period: Easy to Learn Compilation
During early Vedic period (BC 1500-BC 1000), Aryans were organised into tribes rather than kingdoms. The chief of a tribe was called a rajan. The autonomy of the rajan was restricted by the tribal councils called sabha and samiti. The two bodies were, in part, responsible for the governance of the … [Read more...] about Officers during the Vedic Period: Easy to Learn Compilation
Cut Motions: Policy Cut, Economy Cut, and Token Cut
What is meant by policy cut, economy cut, or token cut motions? You might have noticed about the Demand for Grants while going through Indian Budget. These are demands usually made in respect of the grant proposed for each Ministry. But Parliament being the authority to check the … [Read more...] about Cut Motions: Policy Cut, Economy Cut, and Token Cut
Rs.500, Rs.1000 Currency Notes Scrapped: What you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the demonetisation of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 notes with effect from midnight. This step makes these notes invalid from today. Apart from this, government has also reduced the cash withdrawal limits from banks and ATMs. The move is seen as a major assault on … [Read more...] about Rs.500, Rs.1000 Currency Notes Scrapped: What you need to know
