Notes and Study material for Exams
Basic Structure The Basic Structure Doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the Fundamental Rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more
Alkalization: What is it and why is it important? Alkalization is the process of increasing the pH level of the body. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH level below 7 is considered acidic, while a pH level above 7 is considered alkaline. The body’s pH level is … Read more
The subtopics of GVA at basic prices are: Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply Construction Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Transportation and storage Accommodation and food service activities Information and communication Financial and insurance activities Real estate activities Professional, scientific and … Read more
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 was the most controversial amendment to the Constitution of India. It was passed by the Indira Gandhi government at a time when the country was under Emergency rule. The amendment made a number of changes to the Constitution, including: Making India a “socialist secular republic” Abrogating fundamental rights Empowering … Read more
The Kesavananda Bharati case was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India in 1973. The case held that the basic structure doctrine, which protects certain fundamental features of the Indian Constitution from being amended, is a part of the Constitution itself. This doctrine has been used to strike down a number of laws … Read more
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a constitutional doctrine in India that holds that certain features of the Constitution are fundamental and cannot be amended. The doctrine was first articulated by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973. The Basic Structure Doctrine is based on the idea that the Constitution is … Read more