Facts of the Case The Parliament proposed a constitutional amendment to remove the word “Socialist” from the Preamble of the Constitution of India. The amendment […]
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A state legislature enacted a law on regulation of loud speakers in the state, to protect public health. It was challenged on the ground that the state made law on a central subject, namel ‘broadcasting’. Decide.
Facts of the Case The State Legislature enacted a law regulating the use of loudspeakers in public places. The purpose of the law was to […]
Anon-legislator was appointed as a minister in state cabinet. He could continue as such only for six months, as he could not get elected either as MLA or MLC during such time. After a week, he was again appointed as a minister in the same cabinet even though he was still a non-legislator. The second appointment was challenged as unconstitutional. Decide.
Facts of the Case A person who was not a member of the State Legislature was appointed as a Minister in the State Cabinet. Under […]
A constitutional amendment was made to make India ‘non-socialist republic’. Does such amendment violate the basic structure of the constitution? Decide with reasons.
Facts of the Case The Parliament passed a Constitutional Amendment to remove the word “Socialist” from the Preamble, thereby describing India as a “non-socialist republic.” […]
A State has issues with its neighbouring state regarding the sharing of the waters of a river flowing across both the States. What is the constitutional mechanism to resolve the said dispute? Explain.
Facts of the Case A State has raised issues with its neighboring State regarding the sharing of waters of a river that flows across both […]
The state legislative had enacted the Transport Service Act, 1955 by this Act, the state government had been authorized to frame schemes of rationalization of motor Transport. The Union Parliament amended in 1956 the motor Vehicle Act, 1939 by adding a new schme of nationalization of Motor Transport. The two laws occupied the same field. Which law is to the extent of Rapugnancy be void? Give reasonable Answer.
Facts of the Case The State Legislature enacted the Transport Service Act, 1955, empowering the state government to frame schemes for rationalization of motor transport […]
The President of India imposed national emergency on the advise of the Union cabinet on the ground of “internal disturbances”. Is it maintainable?
Facts of the Case The President of India, acting on the advice of the Union Cabinet, proclaimed a national emergency under Article 352 of the […]
High court withdraw a Criminal case pending before one of the sessions courts and sentenced the accused to death. What are the remedies available to the convicted persons.
Facts of the Case An accused, Mr. X, had a criminal case pending before a Sessions Court. During the proceedings, the High Court withdrew the […]
Explain the Doctrine of Basic Structure in relation to amendment of Indian Constitution
Doctrine of Basic Structure in Relation to the Amendment of the Indian Constitution The Indian Constitution is a living document designed to evolve with the […]
Discuss the various kinds of jurisdiction exercised by the Supreme Court of India.
Nature and Scope of the Supreme Court’s Jurisdiction in India The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority in the country and serves […]