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
Indian Polity Notes
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. Read further to know more. Recently some state governments have invoked the National Security Act to detain citizens for questionable offenses. In … [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? Read further to know more. Supreme Court of India has recently passed many important judgments that transformed India. Connected with judgments, four terms are often seen in the news - … [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 … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles: What if there is a conflict?
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' … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights Available Only to Citizens of India
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 – Government’s Clarification on CAA
The 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. The Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is intended to help illegal migrants who came to India before … [Read more...] about Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 – Government’s Clarification on CAA
Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 – Why is it controversial?
What is Citizenship Amendment Bill or CAB? Why is it controversial? Read further to know more. 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 … [Read more...] about Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2019 – Why is it controversial?
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 alleged criminals or suspected gangsters. Is encounter killings an offense? Can encounter killings be justified? Encounter Killings in News Headlines The four … [Read more...] about Encounter Killings – Can the ‘Extra-Judicial Killings’ be Justified?
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 the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Recently, there have been at least 4 confusing words in the news connected with citizenship and identity. They are (1) National Population Register (NPR) (2) the National … [Read more...] about National Population Register (NPR) – How is it different from the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?
