Indian Polity Notes

What do you understand by parliamentary forums? What are the functions of these forums?  The meetings of the Parliamentary Forums offer Members an informal forum to familiarise themselves with current issues of interest that would help them to participate effectively in the debates in the Houses … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Forums

What is the composition of the Lok sabha? What are the qualifications required to get membership in Lok Sabha? How are members elected into the Loksabha? What is the role of Loksabha in the Bicameral parliament system of India? Read further to know more. The Lok Sabha, often known as the House of … [Read more...] about Lok sabha

What are the borrowed features of the Indian constitution? Read further to know more.  The Indian Constitution is unique in its contents and spirit. However, it had picked up many best features from other constitutions of the world. The constitution of India has several salient features that … [Read more...] about Borrowed Features of The Indian Constitution

What is Legal education? What is the quality of legal education in India? What are the aims and objectives of legal education in India? The challenges associated with legal education? Read further to know more. In contemporary developing societies, which are vying to become social welfare states … [Read more...] about Quality of Legal Education in India: All you need to know

Given all of its importance, delegated legislation is one of the most controversial topics in legal theory. What is  Delegated Legislation? What is its history? What is its need? Read the article to know more about Delegated Legislation. MPs and MLAs only create the law in its most basic form. … [Read more...] about Delegated Legislation

What is a foreigners' tribunal and why do we need it? What are the concerns related? Read the article for in-depth details. The foreigners' tribunal is a quasi-judicial body. It is unique to Assam, to determine if a person staying illegally is a “foreigner” or not. With Assam’s NRC as the … [Read more...] about Foreigners Tribunal

What is anti-conversion law? What is the need for this law? What are the issues associated with anti-conversion laws? Read further to know more. Anti-conversion laws passed in a number of states are being scrutinised because of their ambiguity and the absence of strong justifications for … [Read more...] about Anti-conversion laws: All you need to know

What is the composition of the Rajya Sabha? What do you mean by a system of proportional representation? Read further to know more. Rajya Sabha i.e., the Upper House (Second Chamber or House of Elders) is also known as the Council of States. Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India … [Read more...] about Rajya Sabha: All You Need To Know

What are the pardoning powers of the President and how does the President exercise it? To clear all doubts, read further to know more. Under the Indian Constitution, Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons to persons. The pardoning powers of the President are executive power and are … [Read more...] about Pardoning Powers of President

National Commission for Women (NCW) was established under the National Commission for Women Act, of 1990. It was established to ensure a fair and equal standard of living for women in India via judicial and constitutional changes. Read here to learn more about the NCW. The role of women in the … [Read more...] about National Commission for Women (NCW)