Notes and Study material for Exams
The Landmark Judgment of S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India: A Deep Dive into Federalism and the Balance of Power The 1994 landmark judgment in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India stands as a cornerstone in the evolution of India’s federal structure. This case, arising from the dismissal of the elected government in Karnataka in … 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
Insulating Civil Servants from Undue Political Interference: A Vital Pillar of Democratic Governance The concept of a neutral and impartial civil service, insulated from undue political interference, is a cornerstone of democratic governance. It ensures that public administration operates effectively, efficiently, and in the best interests of the people, rather than serving the whims of … Read more
Politician and Civil Servant Relations It is an era of welfare states. Gone are the days when states were either instruments of tyranny or mere custodians of law and order. Nowadays the states not only protect and restrain but also foster and promote. As such the role of the ministers, who work for … 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
Lok Adalats: A Beacon of Alternative Dispute Resolution in India Introduction The Indian legal system, while robust, often faces challenges in terms of accessibility, affordability, and timeliness. This is where Lok Adalats, a unique and effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, steps in. Lok Adalats, literally meaning “people’s courts,” are informal forums where disputes are … Read more
Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is a power that allows the government to ask the Supreme Court for an opinion on a point of law. The Supreme Court is not bound to follow its own advice, but it rarely does not. The Advisory Jurisdiction was established by the … Read more
The Balancing Act: Conflict Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles in India The Indian Constitution, a beacon of democratic ideals, enshrines a unique blend of fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy. While the former are justiciable, meaning they can be enforced by courts, the latter are non-justiciable, serving as guidelines for the government. … 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 Indian constitution … Read more
The Kesavananda Bharati Case: A Landmark Judgement Shaping India’s Constitution The Kesavananda Bharati case, formally known as Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala, stands as a landmark judgement in Indian constitutional history. Decided by the Supreme Court in 1973, it established the principle of basic structure doctrine, a cornerstone of India’s constitutional framework. This … Read more