Interpretation of Article 14 by Justice Bhagwati in Maneka Gandhi Case
An edited excerpt from the Judgment (Headings have been added) There can be no doubt that Article 14 is a founding faith of the Constitution. It is indeed the pillar…
Doctrine of Exclusivity and Inclusivity of Fundamental Rights: Maneka Gandhi’s Case
An excerpt from the Judgment (Headings have been added) A. K. Gopalan’s Case (1950) The view taken by the majority in A. K. Gopalan’s case (1950) was that so long…
Interpretation of the concept ‘Personal Liberty’ by Justice Bhagwati in Maneka Gandhi Case
An edited excerpt from the Judgment (Headings have been added) Fundamental rights represent the basic values cherished by the people of the country Article 21 occurs in Part III of…
Justice Krishna Iyer on ‘Right to Free Movement’ in Maneka Gandhi Case
British Raj and Restrictions on Right to Free Movement British Raj has frowned on foreign travels by Indian patriotic suspects and instances from the British Indian Chapter may abound. In…
Congress Manifesto 2024- Promises to Reform Laws, Parliamentary Practices and Assurance of liberty to Citizens
Indian National Congress Party launched its Manifesto on 5th April, at its Delhi Headquarter, for upcoming general elections of 2024. In its Manifesto, the party has made promises for almost…
Paid Menstrual Leave: A Boon or a Bane?
“I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my feminity and I want to be respected in all my femaleness because I deserve to be.” -Chimamanda…
Article 356 and 355- Analysis with Historical Background
Historically, the proximate origin of these ’emergency’ powers can be traced back to the Government of India Act, 1935. Section 93 of the Act provided that if the Governor of…
Article 200 of the Constitution- Analysis with Historical Background
The Constitution makes the Governor a component part of the State Legislature (Article 168). He cannot be a member of either House of that Legislature. In order to become an…
How India Protects its Women against Domestic Violence- Legal Provisions
The progress of any society depends on its ability to protect and promote the rights of its women. Guaranteeing equal rights and privileges to women by the Constitution of India…
The Position of Governor- Historical Background
The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred the responsibility for administration of India from the East India Company to the British Crown. The Governor then became an agent of the…