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 […]
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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 […]
President’s Rule in States
Introduction and Constitutional Basis The President’s Rule in States is provided under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution. It is also known as State Emergency […]
Executive Power
Meaning and Constitutional Basis Executive Power refers to the authority vested in the President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and State Governments to implement laws […]
Basic Structure theory
Meaning and Origin of the Basic Structure Theory The Basic Structure Theory is a constitutional doctrine evolved by the judiciary to ensure that the fundamental […]
Act of State
Overview and Constitutional Basis: The Act of State doctrine is a principle of public international law and Indian constitutional law, which states that the acts […]