Notes and Study material for Exams
Amendments Amendments to the Constitution are made by the Parliament, the procedure for which is laid out in ARTICLE 368. An amendment bill must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament by a two-thirds majority and voting. In addition to this, certain amendments which pertain to the federal nature of the Constitution must … Read more
Basic Structure The Basic Structure Doctrine is an Indian judicial principle that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through amendments by the parliament. Key among these “basic features”, are the Fundamental Rights granted to individuals by the constitution. The doctrine thus forms the basis of a limited … Read more
Constitution Constitution is the fundamental law of a country which ordains the fundamental principles on which the government (or the governance) of that country is based. It lays down the framework and principal functions of various organs of the government as well as the modalities of interaction between the government and its citizens. With the … Read more
Weaving the Tapestry of Unity: A Look at National Integration in India India, a land of diverse cultures, languages, religions, and ethnicities, stands as a testament to the power of unity in diversity. The concept of national integration, the process of fostering a sense of shared identity and belonging among its diverse population, has been … Read more
The Contours of Secularism: A Comparative Study of Western and Indian Models Secularism, a concept that has profoundly shaped modern political and social landscapes, embodies the separation of religious and political spheres. However, its implementation and interpretation vary significantly across different cultures and historical contexts. This article delves into the distinct characteristics of Western secularism … 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
The Constituent Assembly: Architect of India’s Constitution – A Critical Examination The Constituent Assembly of India, a body of elected representatives tasked with drafting the nation’s constitution, stands as a pivotal landmark in India’s history. Convened in 1946, it played a crucial role in shaping the political, social, and economic fabric of the newly independent … Read more
Secularism in India: A Complex and Contested Terrain Secularism, a concept that champions the separation of religion from state power and promotes equal rights for all citizens regardless of their faith, has been a cornerstone of India’s identity since its independence in 1947. However, the Indian model of secularism, often described as “positive secularism,” has … Read more