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Articles 168 to 212 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers and so on of the State Legislature.In most of the States, the Legislature consists of the Governor and the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). This means that these State have unicameral Legislature. In a Six States( … Read more
Chhattisgarh : Geographic Location-Chhattisgarh is located 17° 46′ north to 24° 5′ north latitude and from 80° 15′ east to 84° 20′ east longitude. The state is located at the central part of India and has a total area of 135194 Sqkm. Chhattisgarh is surrounded by Orissa in the east, Maharashtra in the west, Andhra … Read more
Evolution of Indian Constitution Although the systems of ancient India do have their reflections in the Constitutions of India, the Direct Sources of the Constitution lie in the administrative and legislative developments of the British period Regulating Act of 1773 This Act was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime … Read more
Constitution Constitution is the fundamental law of a country which ordains the fundamental principles on which the government (or the governance) of that country is based. It lays down the framework and principal functions of various organs of the government as well as the modalities of interaction between the government and its citizens. With the … Read more
The Constituent Assembly Debate on the Abolition of the Death Penalty: A Struggle for Justice and Humanity The Constituent Assembly of India, tasked with drafting the nation’s constitution, grappled with numerous complex issues, including the question of capital punishment. The debate on the abolition of the death penalty, which unfolded in 1949, was a pivotal … Read more
The Preamble: A Foundation Laid in Debate The Preamble to the Indian Constitution, a concise yet powerful statement of the nation’s aspirations, stands as a testament to the meticulous deliberation and passionate debate that characterized the Constituent Assembly’s work. This article delves into the rich history of the Preamble’s creation, exploring the key debates, perspectives, … Read more
The Constituent Assembly Debate on the Ordinance Making Power of the President: A Battle for Balance The Indian Constitution, a testament to the vision of its framers, meticulously crafted a system of governance that sought to balance the powers of the executive, legislature, and judiciary. One of the most contentious issues during the Constituent Assembly … Read more
The Constituent Assembly Debates on Federalism: A Foundation for India’s Unity in Diversity The drafting of the Indian Constitution was a monumental task, involving intense deliberations and debates on various aspects of governance. Among the most crucial and contentious issues was the question of federalism. The Constituent Assembly, tasked with crafting the nation’s blueprint, grappled … Read more
The Contentious Debate: A Look at the Constituent Assembly’s Discussion on Uniform Civil Code The Indian Constitution, a document that has shaped the nation’s legal and social landscape, is a testament to the vision and foresight of its framers. One of the most debated and contentious issues during the Constituent Assembly’s deliberations was the Uniform … Read more
The Unstarred Question: A Silent Inquiry in the House The bustling halls of Parliament, filled with the cacophony of debate and the rhythmic clang of the division bell, are a stage for the grand drama of governance. Yet, amidst the theatrics of the main stage, a quieter, less visible form of inquiry unfolds â the … Read more