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Statutory Grants: A Comprehensive Guide to Government Funding Statutory grants are a vital source of funding for various organizations, including non-profits, local governments, and educational institutions. These grants are awarded based on specific legislation, ensuring a consistent and predictable flow of funds for designated purposes. This article delves into the intricacies of statutory grants, providing … Read more
Judicial Activism Judicial activism, an approach to the exercise of Judicial Review, or a description of a particular judicial decision, in which a judge is generally considered more willing to decide constitutional issues and to invalidate legislative or executive actions. Although debates over the proper role of the judiciary date to the founding … 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
Beyond the Constitution: Understanding Non-Constitutional Bodies in India The Indian Constitution, a cornerstone of the nation’s democratic framework, meticulously outlines the structure and powers of various organs of the state. However, the intricate tapestry of governance extends beyond the constitutional framework, encompassing a multitude of non-constitutional bodies that play a vital role in shaping the … Read more
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION Administrative adjudication is a name give to the administrative exercise of judicial functions. It is a name given to the various ways of deciding disputes outside the ordinary courts. Administrative adjudication is constitutional, though it is a negation of the principle of Separation of Powers. Administrative adjudication is the participation or involvement of … Read more
Statutory Bodies in India Armed Forces Tribunal Central Vigilance Commission Commission for Air Quality Management Competition Commission Of India National Commission for Minorities National Commission for Protection of Child Rights National Commission for Women National Green Tribunal National Human Rights Commission National Legal Services Authority Securities & Exchange Board of India Unique Identification Authority of … Read more
Statutory Bodies in India Armed Forces Tribunal Central Vigilance Commission Commission for Air Quality Management Competition Commission Of India National Commission for Minorities National Commission for Protection of Child Rights National Commission for Women National Green Tribunal National Human Rights Commission National Legal Services Authority Securities & Exchange Board of India Unique Identification Authority of … Read more
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
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 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