The State of Madras vs Srimathi Champakam- An Analysis
The case has its importance because supreme court struck down the rule of communal reservation in the case. The case had arisen when two petitions were filed in the High…
What does and what does not constitute a constitutional failure under Article 356?
In S.R. Bommai Case, the supreme court of India had the occasion to consider the scope of article 356 that provide for presidential rule in the state. While discussing the…
Principle of Judicial Review
Meaning of Judicial Review As has been stated by Lord Brightman in Chief Constable of the North Wales Police v. Evans, “judicial review, as the words imply, is not an…
Sarla Mudgul Case-When the supreme court stressed the need of Uniform Civil Code
The case of Sarla mudgul v. Union of India, is considered a landmark case when the supreme court declared that if a Hindu convert in Islam just to do second…
Here is what supreme court said on Uniform Civil Code in Shah Bano Case
The case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum, is considered that landmark case not only in Constitutional history but also in political history of India, that changed a…
Emergency Provisions in the Constitution- A Brief
Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution contains emergency Provisions from Article 352-360. These provisions may be divided in three categories- Provision for the Emergency in the country; Presidential Rule in…
Here is what B.R.Ambedkar said about Center’s intervention in States’ matters
In present Indian Constitution, Article 355 makes an important provision. It casts a duty on the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance, and to ensure that…
Secularism under the Constitution According to Justice Ahmadi
India can rightly be described as the world’s most heterogeneous society. It is a country with a rich heritage. Several races have converged in this sub- continent. They brought with…
Is India a federation?- Here is what Justice Ahmadi said in bommai case
India, as the Preamble proclaims, is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. It promises liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, besides equality of status and opportunity. What is…
What was the legal process of Integration of States into Indian dominion?
In the era before 1947 the term “State” applied to a political community occupying a territory in India of defined boundaries and, subject to a single Ruler who enjoyed or…