The Need for Limiting Constitutional Amendments The Indian Constitution is often described as a living document, capable of growth and adaptation with time. However, to […]
Tag: Judicial Review
Make a critical analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in “Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association V. Union of India” (2015, SC) in the context of challenge to the NJAC Act
Background and Constitutional Context The independence of the judiciary is one of the most fundamental features of the Indian Constitution, ensuring that justice remains free […]
What is State Emergency? Explain whether the power to impose state emergency in India ha been misused.
Understanding State Emergency A State Emergency in India, also called President’s Rule, is a constitutional mechanism under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. It empowers […]
Explain the powers of the Parliament in amending the Indian Constitution.
Constitutional Amendments and Their Significance The Indian Constitution is a living document, designed to adapt to the changing needs of society while maintaining its core […]
Prospective Overruling
Meaning and Origin Prospective Overruling is a judicial principle under which a court decision is applied only to future cases and not retrospectively. This doctrine […]
Write of Habeas Corpus
Introduction and Constitutional Provision The Writ of Habeas Corpus is one of the most powerful remedies available under Article 32 and Article 226 of the […]
44th Amendment, 1978
Introduction and Background The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 was enacted to restore democratic balance and undo the distortions introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 […]
Pardoning Power of President
Introduction and Constitutional Basis The Pardoning Power of the President is enshrined under Article 72 of the Indian Constitution. It empowers the President to grant […]
Ordinance Making Power of the President
Introduction and Constitutional Basis The Ordinance-making power of the President is provided under Article 123 of the Indian Constitution. This article empowers the President to […]
Writ of Certiorari
Introduction and Constitutional Basis The Writ of Certiorari is one of the five constitutional writs provided under Article 32 and Article 226 of the Indian […]