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The Supreme Court is the highest court of The Indian Republic. Judiciary, the third organ of the government, has an important role to play in the governance. It settles the disputes, interprets laws, protects Fundamental Rights and acts as guardian of the Constitution. India has a single unified and Integrated Judicial System and that the … Read more
The Landmark Judgment of S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India: A Deep Dive into Federalism and the Balance of Power The 1994 landmark judgment in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India stands as a cornerstone in the evolution of India’s federal structure. This case, arising from the dismissal of the elected government in Karnataka in … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee: Scrutinizing Public Finances and Holding Power to Account The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) stands as a cornerstone of parliamentary accountability in many democratic nations. This powerful committee, often referred to as the “watchdog” of public finances, plays a crucial role in scrutinizing government spending and ensuring that taxpayers’ money is used … Read more
The Right of Minorities to Establish and Administer Educational Institutions: A Global Perspective The right to education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in numerous international legal instruments. However, the right to establish and administer educational institutions, particularly for minority groups, presents a complex and multifaceted challenge. This article explores the legal framework surrounding this … Read more
Navigating the Indian Diaspora: Understanding NRI, PIO, and OCI Cardholder Status The Indian diaspora, a vibrant tapestry of individuals spread across the globe, has a unique relationship with their homeland. For those who have chosen to make their lives outside India, the Indian government offers various categories of status, each with its own set of … Read more
MEASURING Corruption Due to its nature, the scale of corruption is impossible to measure with complete accuracy. But there are informed estimates available, and Transparency International regularly publishes a number of assessments, surveys and indices which measure corruption: CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX TI’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is the best known of … Read more
The Powers and Functions of a Governor: A Deep Dive into the Executive Branch The Governor, as the chief executive of a state, plays a pivotal role in the American political system. They are responsible for executing the laws passed by the state legislature, overseeing the state bureaucracy, and representing the interests of their constituents. … Read more
The Sunset Clause: A Tool for Temporal Legislation in India The concept of a sunset clause, also known as a “termination clause” or “expiry provision,” has gained increasing prominence in the Indian legal landscape. This provision, typically embedded within legislation, sets a specific date or event after which the law automatically ceases to be in … Read more
Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … Read more
Cabinet Committees A cabinet committee is a group of senior ministers in the government who are responsible for a particular area of policy. Cabinet committees are appointed by the prime minister and are chaired by a senior minister. The committees meet regularly to discuss and make decisions on policy matters. There are a number of … Read more