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The Right to Freedom of Religion: A Cornerstone of Human Rights The right to freedom of religion is a fundamental human right enshrined in international law, recognized as essential for individual dignity and societal harmony. This right, often referred to as freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, encompasses the liberty to hold beliefs, change them, … Read more
Salient Features of the Indian Constitution: A Blueprint for a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic The Indian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, is a monumental document that lays the foundation for a modern, democratic nation. It is the longest written constitution in the world, encompassing a vast array of principles, provisions, and procedures … Read more
The Writ Jurisdiction of High Courts in India: A Comprehensive Guide The Indian legal system, with its intricate web of courts and jurisdictions, can be a complex landscape to navigate. One crucial aspect of this system is the writ jurisdiction of High Courts, a powerful tool for safeguarding fundamental rights and ensuring the rule of … Read more
Enforceability of Fundamental Rights against state and others Under Indian Consititution, All the Fundamental Rights are available against the ‘State’ but only 4 fundamental Rights are available against both State as well as against Private Individual. These Fundamental Rights are : ARTICLE 15(2) – Provides that No citizen shall be subject to any kind of … Read more
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It is a living document, an instrument which makes the government system work. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions and sets out Fundamental Rights, directive principles and the duties of citizens. It is … Read more
Comparison of the Indian Constitution with that of other countries Salient Features of Indian Constitution The bulkiest constitution of the world The Indian constitution is one of the bulkiest constitution of the world, comprising of 395 articles, 22 parts and 12 schedules. So far the constitution underwent 100 amendments. Rigidity and flexibility The … Read more
A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras: A Landmark Case in Indian Constitutional Law The landmark case of A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras (1950) stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Indian constitutional law. This case, decided by the Supreme Court of India, dealt with the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution, … Read more
The Indian constitution originally provided 7 categories of Fundamental Rights. But one fundamental right, that to property was removed from the list of fundamental rights by 44th amendment. Right to Property now is an ordinary legal right. Thus there are now 6 categories of fundamental rights. These are: (1) Right to Equality (Arts. 14-18). In … Read more
Reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights and Right to Property Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of the people and the charter of rights contained in Part III of Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens of India. These include individual rights … 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