Notes and Study material for Exams
Administrative Tribunals Administrative tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies that are established by statute to hear and decide certain types of administrative disputes. They are distinct from courts in that they are not part of the ordinary court system, and their decisions are not subject to appeal to the courts. Administrative tribunals have been established in a … Read more
The Kesavananda Bharati case was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India in 1973. The case held that the basic structure doctrine, which protects certain fundamental features of the Indian Constitution from being amended, is a part of the Constitution itself. This doctrine has been used to strike down a number of laws … Read more
Separation of Powers The separation of powers is a system of government in which the legislative, executive, and judicial branches are kept separate to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. This system is designed to ensure that no one person or group can control the government and that the rights of the people … Read more
What are Lok Adalats? Lok Adalats are alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums that are set up by the government to provide a speedy and inexpensive means of resolving civil disputes. They are presided over by a panel of judges or other experienced persons, and the proceedings are informal and less adversarial than in a court … Read more
Independence of Judiciary The independence of the judiciary is the principle that the courts are free from political interference. This means that judges should be able to make decisions without fear of being influenced by the government or other powerful interests. The independence of the judiciary is essential for a number of reasons. First, it … Read more
Judicial activism is a term used to describe the practice of judges making law rather than interpreting it. Judicial overreach is a related term that refers to judges ruling on issues that are not properly within the scope of their authority. There is no single definition of judicial activism, but it is generally understood to … Read more
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a constitutional doctrine in India that holds that certain features of the Constitution are fundamental and cannot be amended. The doctrine was first articulated by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973. The Basic Structure Doctrine is based on the idea that the Constitution is … Read more
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) The Right to Constitutional Remedies is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. It is enshrined in Article 32, which states that “The right to move any High Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the rights conferred by this Part is guaranteed”. This means that any … 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
Conflict with Judiciary The conflict between the executive and the judiciary is a long-standing one that has been exacerbated in recent years. The executive branch has increasingly sought to encroach on the power of the judiciary, while the judiciary has resisted these efforts. This conflict has had a number of negative consequences, including undermining the … Read more