The doctrine of pith and substance is one of the oldest theories used to resolve constitutional matters in India. The word “pith” refers to the
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Introduction to the constitution of india
constitution of India came into effect on 26 Jan. 1950. Before this, India was governed under the “govt. of India act” 1935. This became effective
Federal features of the Indian Constitution
The Indian federal system has several characteristics which are required for a federal polity: Written Constitution: The Indian Constitution is a written constitution with 395
Unitary features of the Indian Constitution
“The framers of the Constitution have modified the true nature of Indian federalism by incorporating certain non-federal features in the Constitution as well. This has
fundamental rights under the indian constitution
Article 12 to 35 of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights. Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution of
Justice Verma Committee and it’s Recommendations on Sexual Offences
Justice Verma Committee was constituted to recommend amendments to the Criminal Law so as to provide for quicker trial and enhanced punishment for criminals accused
Emergencies in Indian Constitution
Emergency may be defined as ‘circumstances arising suddenly that calls for immediate action by the public authorities under the powers especially granted to them.’ Black
constitutional law and constitutionalism in india
constitutional law- a state in international law is defined as “an independent political entity” “occupying a defined territory” “the members of which are united together for the purpose
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
INTRODUCTION: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties’ are provisions of the Indian Constitution that spell out the states’ fundamental obligations to
THE STATE (ARTICLE 12) AND PRIVATE BODIES: PART 1
Article 12 of the Constitution gives an inclusive definition to the expression ‘State’. The significance of A.12 lies in the fact that it occurs in
INDIA AS QUSAI- FEDERAL STATE
INDIA AS QUSAI- FEDERAL STATE INTRODUCTION:- Indian constitution sets up a quasi – government framework. It implies the outward design of the public authority is
ESSENTIAL PRACTICES DOCTRINE: PART 2
The essential practices doctrine was articulated in Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshimindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt[1] , where the mathadipati
