Notes and Study material for Exams
Preventive Detention Preventive detention is a measure whereby a person can be detained without trial, usually for a limited period of time, in order to prevent them from committing a crime. It is often used in cases where there is evidence that a person is planning to commit a crime, but there is not enough … Read more
ARMED FORCES AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS The armed forces are a vital part of any country’s security and defense. They are responsible for protecting the country from external threats and for maintaining law and order within the country. However, the armed forces also have a unique role to play in upholding the fundamental rights of citizens. … Read more
The Official Secrets Act 1923 is a United Kingdom law that makes it an offense to communicate information that is damaging to the interests of the state. The act was passed in response to the growing threat of espionage during World War I. It has been amended several times since then, most recently in 1990. … Read more
What is an Election? An election is a formal process by which a vote is held to elect a candidate to a political office. Elections are held in a variety of ways, but the most common is by popular vote. In a popular vote election, each voter casts one vote for the candidate they want … Read more
Electoral reforms Electoral reforms are changes to the way elections are conducted. They can be made for a variety of reasons, such as to improve the fairness of elections, to make them more efficient, or to increase voter participation. There are many different types of electoral reforms that can be implemented. Some common reforms include: … Read more
The Punchhi Commission Report was a report commissioned by the Government of India in 1997 to examine the relationship between the Centre and the States. The report was submitted in 2000 and made a number of recommendations for reform of the Centre-State relations. The report was named after its chairman, Justice M.N. Punchhi, who was … Read more