Basic Structure Doctrine

The Basic Structure Doctrine: A Cornerstone of India’s Constitutional Framework The Basic Structure Doctrine, a landmark legal principle in India, stands as a testament to the judiciary’s role in safeguarding the fundamental tenets of the Constitution. This doctrine, born out of the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru v. State of Kerala (1973), has profoundly … Read more

Judicial Overreach

Judicial Overreach: A Balancing Act Between Power and Restraint The concept of judicial overreach, a term often used to describe instances where courts exceed their perceived authority, is a complex and contentious issue. It raises fundamental questions about the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary in a democratic society, and the limits of … Read more

Parliamentary form of government

The Parliamentary Form of Government: A System of Checks and Balances The parliamentary form of government, a system where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature, is a cornerstone of political structures in many countries around the world. This system, characterized by a close relationship between the executive and legislative branches, offers a … Read more

Legislative and Judicial control over the delegated legislation

Legislative and Judicial control over the delegated legislation The Indian Constitution has established a Welfare State which mandates that the State shall legislate on innumerable activities touching human lives in order to promote the ‘maximum happiness of the maximum number of people’. Consequently the State has to undertake legislation on a variety of subjects. In … Read more

Judicial Activism & Judicial Overreach

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

Principles of Public Administration

Principles of Public Administration Throughout the 20th century the study and practice of public administration has been essentially pragmatic and normative rather than theoretical and value free. This may explain why public administration, unlike some social sciences, developed without much concern about an encompassing theory. Not until the mid-20th century and the dissemination of the … Read more

Quick Revision- MM Punchi Commission

MM Punchi Commission   Obj:  The mandate of the commission was to examine what could be the role, responsibility and jurisdiction of the Centre during major and prolonged outbreaks of communal violence, caste violence or any other social conflicts and to review other aspects of Centre-states relations, including taxes and linking of rivers.   S.No. Content Recommendation 1. Concurrent list During … Read more

Judicial Accountabilty

   Introduction The Indian Judiciary plays an increasingly important role in the life and the governance of this country.. Recently CJI as the master of the roster with the sole prerogative to determine which Bench of judges gets to hear which cases comes under question. Four senior judges of supreme court … Read more