Have you ever thought about how local governance in India has changed? The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was a big step towards giving power to the people at the local level. But what did this important law do, and how has it changed rural development and self-governance in India? Let’s explore the story […]
Habeas Corpus in India The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land which lays down rules and regulations for the protection of the rights of the people and imposed duties over them. This vast literature is considered the guardian and protector of the fundamental rights guaranteed to an individual. The right of
The Constitution of India includes the Right to Privacy under Article 21, which requires of right to life and personal liberty. The term ‘privacy’ is a dynamic concept and multi-dimensional under the Indian Constitution. Other laws such as the Laws of Torts, Criminal Laws as well as Property Laws also recognize the Right to Privacy.
This article discusses case law on right against self- incrimination. It also assesses the constitutional validity of the manner in which the evidence was obtained especially with respect to latest technological developments. It also examines whether the adjudication in the context of article 20 (3) is done within the framework of practicability or in the
The term Doctrine signifies a particular set of beliefs, principles or position – usually upheld by authorities like courts. The doctrines are the beliefs of courts and therefore it is not necessary to find mention of such doctrines in the legislative documents. Similarly, the Doctrine of Basic Structure has nowhere been defined nor explained in
The Constitution (First Amendment) Act of 1951 adopted Article 31B, and, correspondingly, the Ninth Schedule, as a mechanism to shield land reform legislation from future threats to the touchstone of Fundamental Rights. The Supreme Court in L.R. Coelho v. The T.N. Province held that the ninth schedule items are immune to judicial review but this
The Constitution of India, being one of its kind and as the most comprehensive constitution in the world, has been founded on the cardinal principles of democracy and the Rule of Law. Thereby, by encompassing the concept of free and fair trial, the Constitution has not only established that the supreme law of the nation
The Emergency provisions are enumerated in Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, from Articles 352 to 360. The situation of Emergency arises when the failure of the Constitutional machinery takes place in the state. During Emergency, the Central Government becomes the nucleus of power, and the state governments come under the full control of
Introduction Federalism has been derived from Latin word ‘Foedus’ which means ‘territories’ or ‘agreement’. According to Merriam Webster dictionary, Federalism refers to the distribution of power in an organization between a central authority and the constituent. According to Prof. Wheare, Federal principle is defined as the method of dividing powers so that the general
