State Legislature : Organization, Powers and functions

Articles 168 to 212 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers and so on of the State Legislature.In most of the States, the Legislature consists of the Governor and the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). This means that these State have unicameral Legislature. In a Six States( … Read more

State Legislature

State Legislature A state legislature is the legislative body of a state or province. It is a unicameral or bicameral body that makes laws for the state. The state legislature is responsible for passing laws, approving the state budget, and confirming the governor’s appointments. The state legislature is made up of elected representatives from each … Read more

Parliamentary Privilleges (Article 105)

Parliamentary Privileges (Article 105) Parliamentary privilege is a set of rights and immunities enjoyed by members of parliament in order to enable them to carry out their duties without fear of reprisal. These privileges include freedom of speech, freedom from arrest, and the right to access documents and information. Article 105 of the Constitution of … Read more

Parliamentary Committees

Parliamentary Committees Parliamentary committees are a vital part of the legislative process. They provide a forum for elected representatives to debate and scrutinize legislation, and to hold the government to account. There are many different types of parliamentary committees, each with its own specific role. Some committees are responsible for scrutinizing the government’s spending, while … Read more