Notes and Study material for Exams
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to the historic … Read more
The Sword of Emergency: A Deep Dive into Article 352 of the Indian Constitution The Indian Constitution, a document crafted with meticulous care and foresight, is a testament to the nation’s commitment to democracy and the rule of law. However, it also recognizes the need for exceptional measures in times of grave national crisis. Article … Read more
The Ordinance Making Power of the President: A Balancing Act Between Executive Authority and Legislative Supremacy The President of India, as the head of state, holds a unique position in the Indian political system. While primarily a ceremonial figure, the President also possesses certain executive powers, including the power to promulgate ordinances. This power, enshrined … Read more
Parliament is a supreme law making body of the nation. Any proposed law is introduced in the Parliament as a bill. After being passed by the Parliament and getting the President’s assent it becomes a law. There are two kinds of bills:-(i) ordinary bill and (ii) Money bill. Every member of the Parliament has a … Read more
The Doctrine of Checks and Balances: A Foundation for Democratic Governance The concept of checks and balances, a cornerstone of modern democratic governance, is a powerful tool designed to prevent the concentration of power in any single branch of government. This intricate system of interbranch oversight ensures that no single entity can wield absolute authority, … Read more
Rule of Law The concept of Rule of Law is that the state is governed, not by the ruler or the nominated representatives of the people but by the law. A county that enshrines the rule of law would be one wherein the Grundnorm[i] of the country, or the basic and core law … Read more
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 Veto Power of the President: A Powerful Tool in the American Political Landscape The United States Constitution, a document renowned for its intricate system of checks and balances, grants the President a significant power: the veto. This power, enshrined in Article I, Section 7, allows the President to reject legislation passed by Congress, effectively … Read more
The Judiciary plays a very important role as a protector of the constitutional values that the founding fathers have given us. They try to undo the harm that is being done by the legislature and the executive and also they try to provide every citizen what has been promised by the Constitution under the Directive … Read more
Basic Knowledge of Laws in India The law is an amorphous set of rules govern individuals and group behavior. We don’t even know about many of these rules or we understand them only generally. For example, you don’t need to see a written law to know that it’s a crime to steal or destroy someone … Read more