The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is in news for various reasons. In this post, let's see the mandate of NCM and measures to make it more effective. The Ministry of Home Affairs established the National Minorities Commission of India in a resolution on January 12, 1978. It mentioned … [Read more...] about National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
Indian Polity Notes
Basic Structure Doctrine
The basic structure doctrine is one of the fundamental judicial principles connected with the Indian Constitution. The doctrine of the basic structure holds that there is a basic structure to the Indian Constitution, and the Parliament of India cannot amend the basic features. It was in the … [Read more...] about Basic Structure Doctrine
How to get the Online Learning Materials associated with ‘Important Acts that Transformed India’ Book?
Do you know that those who buy the 'Important Acts that Transformed India' Book will also get additional resources as Online Learning Materials? Providing more value to readers is what we always consider as our core principle. Apart from the 100 Must-Know Acts which is covered in the book … [Read more...] about How to get the Online Learning Materials associated with ‘Important Acts that Transformed India’ Book?
100 Must Know Acts Enacted by the Indian Parliament (Included in the Book ‘Important Acts that Transformed India’)
The book 'Important Acts that Transformed India' deals with 100 must-know acts enacted by the Indian Parliament. The book is already a best-seller on Amazon. We, knowingly or unknowingly, are bound by so many legislation. In our day to day life, we come across different laws. Even a common man is … [Read more...] about 100 Must Know Acts Enacted by the Indian Parliament (Included in the Book ‘Important Acts that Transformed India’)
MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Under the MPLADS, each MP in India had the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. In the background of COVID19 crisis, the Central Government of India recently suspended the Member of Parliament Local Area … [Read more...] about MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Gram Nyayalayas: Village Courts in India
Gram Nyayalayas are village courts for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India. The establishment of Gram Nyayalayas in India can be traced to the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 passed by the Parliament of India. Even though the target was to set up 5000 village … [Read more...] about Gram Nyayalayas: Village Courts in India
National Security Act (NSA)
The National Security Act (NSA) in existence for more than four decades has been questioned for its draconian effects and its potential misuse. Recently some state governments have invoked the National Security Act to detain citizens for questionable offences. In this post, we shall learn and … [Read more...] about National Security Act (NSA)
Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition
Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition: What are the differences? Supreme Court of India has recently passed many important judgments that transformed India. Connected with judgments, four terms are often seen in the news - (1) Special Leave Petition … [Read more...] about Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition
Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles: What if there is a conflict?
When there is a conflict between Fundamental Rights(FR) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which should prevail? FR? or DPSP? The answer is not as simple as one would think. There are some important Supreme Court judgements regarding this. We shall see them in detail. When there is … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles: What if there is a conflict?
Government Budgeting in India – The Process and Constitutional Requirements
What is the process of government budgeting in India? What are the constitutional requirements regarding the annual financial statement? How knowledgeable are you regarding the government budgeting process of India? In this post, we explain the basics of Indian Budget and Government Budgeting … [Read more...] about Government Budgeting in India – The Process and Constitutional Requirements
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