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The National Commission for Review of the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) was a commission set up by the Government of India in 1977 to review the working of the Constitution of India. The commission was headed by Justice M. Hidayatullah, former Chief Justice of India. The commission submitted its report in 1980. The NCRWC … Read more
The Doctrine of Checks and Balances The doctrine of checks and balances is a system of government in which each branch of government is given the power to check the power of the other branches. This system was created by the Founding Fathers to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. The … Read more
Doctrine of Separation of Powers The doctrine of separation of powers is a system of government in which the powers of the state are divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch is given certain powers and responsibilities, and no one branch is allowed to become too powerful. The doctrine of separation of … Read more
Parliamentary Privileges (Article 105) Parliamentary privilege is a set of rights and immunities enjoyed by members of parliament in order to enable them to carry out their duties without fear of reprisal. These privileges include freedom of speech, freedom from arrest, and the right to access documents and information. Article 105 of the Constitution of … Read more
Ordinance Making Power Of President The President of India has the power to make ordinances during the recess of Parliament. This power is derived from Article 123 of the Constitution of India. An ordinance is a law that has the same force as an Act of Parliament. However, an ordinance can only be made for … Read more
The Veto Power Of The President The veto power is a constitutional power that allows the President of the United States to reject a bill passed by Congress. The veto power is one of the most important powers of the President, and it is used to prevent Congress from passing laws that the President does … Read more
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of “The People.” The Constitution has a central place in United States law and political culture. … Read more
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of “The People.” The Constitution has a central place in United States law and … Read more
National Emergency – Emergency Provisions (Articles 352) Introduction The Constitution of India provides for three types of emergencies: National Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency. A National Emergency can be declared by the President of India if he is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or any part of the … Read more
The Framing of the Constitution of India The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It was adopted on 26 November 1949, by the Constituent Assembly of India, and came into effect on 26 January 1950. The Constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government, with a President as the head of state … Read more