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 analyse the National Security Act in detail. Historical Background […]
Indian Polity Notes
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 (2) Review Petition (3) Curative Petition and (4) 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 a conflict between Fundamental Rights and […]
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 process for beginners. What exactly is a budget? As you know, the […]
Fundamental Rights Available Only to Citizens of India
There are Rights. There are Fundamental Rights. There are Fundamental Rights available only to the ‘citizens of India’. Know them. The Fundamental Rights (FR) are named so because they are guaranteed and protected by the Indian Constitution (Article 12 to 35). These rights are ‘fundamental’ for the all-round development of individuals. Fundamental Rights limits the […]
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 – Government’s Clarification on CAA
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) passed by the Indian Parliament has resulted in nationwide protests as many felt the new provisions added by the Central Government are discriminatory in nature. The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is intended to help illegal migrants who came to India before 31-12-2014 – from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh – apply […]
Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 – Why is it controversial?
What is Citizenship Amendment Bill or CAB? Why is CAB controversial? The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) is a bill introduced by the Central Government in the Parliament of India in 2019 to primarily amend the Citizenship Act of 1955. Purpose of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 The main purpose of the bill is to […]
Encounter Killings – Can the ‘Extra-Judicial Killings’ be Justified?
‘Encounter Killings’ is the term used to describe extrajudicial killings by the police or the armed forces when they encounter the alleged criminals or suspected gangsters. Is encounter killings an offence? Can encounter killings be justified? Encounter Killings in News Headlines The four accused in the case of rape and murder of a woman veterinarian […]
National Population Register (NPR) – How is it different from the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
Do you know the difference between the National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Recently, there has been at least 4 confusing words in news connected with citizenship and identity. They are (1) National Population Register (NPR) (2) National Register of Citizens (NRC) (3) Aadhaar (UID) (4) Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) However, […]
Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) – Understand the 10% Quota Bill
The Central Government of India has introduced 124th Constitution Amendment Bill in the Parliament to provide reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) among the general category candidates. The move is to provide 10% reservation in higher education and government employment. 124th Constitution Amendment Bill (2019) Constitution 124th Amendment Bill, 2019 provides ten per cent reservation […]
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