The Constitution of India is the lengthiest and most detailed constitution in the world. Our Constitution originally had 395 articles which were divided into 22 parts and 9 schedules. Currently it has 448 articles, 12 schedules, 5 appendices and 100 amendments. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on … [Read more...] about Constitutional Provisions Adopted From Different Countries
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Fundamental Duties
The Constitution of India, originally did not have any Fundamental Duties. The Soviet Union's Constitution contained a list of fundamental rights and fundamental duties. It was on the Soviet model that fundamental duties were added to the Indian Constitution by 42nd amendment of the Constitution in 1976. The fundamental duties are contained in … [Read more...] about Fundamental Duties
Fundamental Rights in India
Constitution of India offers certain rights to all its citizen irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed or sex. These rights are embodied in Part III of the Constitution. There are six categories of Fundamental Rights that are guaranteed by the Constitution of India. These Fundamental Rights are defined from Article 12-35 of … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights in India
Writ petitions
Habeas corpus: The words habeas corpus literally means “to have a body”. The writ is a direction to a person who is detaining another, commanding him to bring the body of the person in his custody at a specified time at a specified place. The writ has the purpose to set at liberty a person confined without legal justification. It does not punish … [Read more...] about Writ petitions
Lokpal & Lokayukta Bill
Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 2011 The historic Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 2011 was passed by the Parliament on 18 December 2013. The Bill seeks to establish an anti-corruption watchdog that will have even the Prime Minister Office (PMO) in its purview. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2013 was passed by voice vote amid the opposition from the members … [Read more...] about Lokpal & Lokayukta Bill
Judicial activism
Judicial activism describes judicial rulings suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than on existing law. The question of judicial activism is closely related to constitutional interpretation, statutory construction, and separation of powers. It is use of judicial power to articulate and enforce what is beneficial … [Read more...] about Judicial activism