Simon Commission (1927)

Indian Statutory Commission chaired by Simon to go into the question of further constitutional reform All its seven members were Englishmen. Clement Attlee was one of the members. Lord Birkinhead was the secretary of state at that time At its Madras session in 1927 INC decided to boycott the commission “at every stage and in … Read more

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Rowalt act- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Provincial LC enlarged. More elected members Dyarchy Some subjects were reserved and remained under the direct control of the Governor; others such as Education, public Health and local self-government were called transferred subjects and were to be controlled by the ministers responsible to the legislature. At the centre, there were two houses of legislature. Response … Read more

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Rowalt act

Provincial LC enlarged. More elected members Dyarchy Some subjects were reserved and remained under the direct control of the Governor; others such as Education, public Health and local self-government were called transferred subjects and were to be controlled by the ministers responsible to the legislature. At the centre, there were two houses of legislature. Response … Read more

Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution

Making of The Constitution 1934: Idea of constituent assembly put forward by M N Roy 1935: INC officially demands constituent assembly 1938: JL Nehru’s declaration on the constitution of India 1940: Nehru’s demand accepted in the form of August Offer August Offer PM: Winston Churchill While rejecting INCs demand for independence of India after the … Read more

System of Government

System of Government Types of government Features of a Good System of Government Challenges of Government System of Government A system of government is a set of political institutions and norms by which a nation is governed. These institutions and norms define the relationship between different branches of government, as well as the relationship between … Read more

Right to Property

The Right to Property The right to property is a fundamental human right that is recognized in international law. It is the right to own and control property, including land, goods, and MoneyMoney. The right to property is essential for individual freedom and Economic Development. The right to property is enshrined in the Universal Declaration … Read more

Curative Petition

What is a Curative Petition? A curative petition is a legal document that can be filed in the Supreme Court of India to seek review of a judgment or order passed by a High Court. The petition must be filed within 30 days of the date of the judgment or order. Who can file a … Read more

Shayara Bano vs Union of India

Shayara Bano vs Union of India was a landmark case in the Supreme Court of India that challenged the practice of triple talaq, a form of divorce in Islam that allows a Muslim man to divorce his wife by saying the word “talaq” three times. The case was brought by Shayara Bano, a Muslim woman … Read more