Collegium System- Third Judges Case 1998
This is an excerpt from the judgment The opinion of the Chief Justice of India which has primacy in the matter of recommendations for appointment to the Supreme Court has…
The Supreme Court’s Power to Punish for its Contempt- Provision, History and Analysis
Article 129- Supreme Court to be a Court of Record Article 129 of the Constitution, it reads: 129. Supreme Court to be a court of record.- The Supreme Court shall…
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…
History of Parliamentary Privileges in India
Article 105 which is located in Part V Chapter II of the Constitution stipulates the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament, its members and committees. An analogous provision concerning State…
Judicial Approach towards balancing fundamental rights: The double proportionality standard
At the core of governance is the conflict between different constitutional values or different conceptions of the same constitutional value. Countries with a written Constitution attempt to resolve these conflicts…
Debates in the Constituent Assembly on Article 370
On 17 October 1949, the Constituent Assembly took up draft Article 306A. Draft Article 306A corresponded to Article 370 of the Constitution. Shri N Gopalaswami Ayyangar In introducing the Article,…
How Nehru acceded Jammu & Kashmir to India- History in Detail
Accession of Jammu and Kashmir The British Parliament enacted the Indian Independence Act 1947. In terms of Section 1(1) of the Act, two independent Dominions – India and Pakistan were…
The History of Jammu & Kashmir Instrument of Accession and Adoption of Article 370
For a better understanding of the article, Read the previous part also- Maharaja Hari Singh signed the IoA on 26 October 1947. The Maharaja stated that he was doing so…
The History of the Union of India and Jammu & Kashmir- From Maharaja Gulab Singh to Accession to India
Accession of Ladakh In 1834, Zorawar Singh, the General commanding the army of Gulab Singh, the Maharaja of Jammu invaded Ladakh. Ladakh came under Dogra rule and was incorporated into…
The significance of marriage as a socio-legal institution
A constitutional order premised on equality, dignity, and autonomy would be unworkable if personal relationships which are the building blocks of a just society are grounded on values that are…