How Section 6A came into existence?
In its recent decision ‘Re: Section 6(a) of Citizenship Act, 1955 (2024)’, the Supreme Court declared Section 6(a) as constitutionally valid. The region, known today as Assam, has historically been…
Limitation Period for Writs
In India, the Limitation Act, 1963 sets out the maximum period within which suits, appeals, and applications must be filed before the court. Cases brought after this prescribed period are…
Concept of judicial review- Origin, and Development of India
The principle of judicial review finds its roots in common law. It can effectively be traced back to Chief Justice Coke’s ruling in Thomas Bonham v. College of Physicians, wherein…
Meaning of Citizenship- Jurisprudential Perspective
Meaning of citizenship Jurisprudentially, the term ‘citizenship’ is an abstract concept which has carried various interpretations that have evolved over 5 time. In ancient Greek society, philosophers like Aristotle distinguished…
Parliament’s Authority Over Citizenship: Analyzing Articles 10, 11, and Legislative Competence Under the Constitution of India
“11. Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law. – Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Part shall derogate from the power of Parliament to make any provision…
Political and Constitutional Evolution of Sikkim: From Chogyal to Indian Statehood
Sikkim is a mountain-State in the North-East of India of an area of about 7200 sq. km. on the Eastern Himalayas. It has a population of about four lakhs. Sikkim…
When Constitution of Cyprus was referred in Supreme Court as a model for power sharing formal between religions
The model of Power sharing formula of Cyprus divided on religion basis (however that is not stand correct today, as changes have been made in Cyprus), was referred by Advocated…
The Tripartite Agreement of Sikkim with Government of India
Chogyal, the ruler of Sikkim, was an autocratic ruler anxious to regain his absolute power, while the people were becoming more aware of their rights in the changing world. By…
The Case when a seat was reserved to Sangha in Sikkim Legislature after its merger to India- Minority View
After Sikkim’s merger to India and constitution of its legislature’s seats, a seat was also reserved to sangha. A writ Petition was filed against this reservation. The Court decided the…
The Case of Special Electorates and why it was not introduced in constitution
The Preamble The Preamble, which is the key to understand the Constitution, emphasises by the very opening words, the democratic nature of the Republic guaranteeing equality of status to all…