Notes and Study material for Exams
Guardians of the Constitution: Understanding India’s Constitutional Bodies India’s Constitution, a landmark document that laid the foundation for a vibrant democracy, is not merely a static text. It is a living entity, constantly evolving and adapting to the changing needs of the nation. To ensure its effective implementation and safeguard its principles, the Constitution establishes … Read more
The Supreme Court is the highest court of The Indian Republic. Judiciary, the third organ of the government, has an important role to play in the governance. It settles the disputes, interprets laws, protects Fundamental Rights and acts as guardian of the Constitution. India has a single unified and Integrated Judicial System and that the … Read more
“Public Interest Litigation“,is a litigation filed in a court of law, for the protection of “Public Interest” , such as pollution, Terrorism, Road safety, constructional hazards etc. ARTICLE 32 of the Indian Constitution contains the tool which directly joins the public with the judiciary. Public Interest Litigation is not mentioned in any constitution or a … Read more
Attorney General of India Constitutional of Attorney General ARTICLE 76 The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of The Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India. It shall be the duty of the Attorney-General to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to … Read more
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
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
The Curative Petition: A Lifeline for Patent Holders Facing Invalidity Challenges The patent system, designed to incentivize innovation and protect intellectual property, is a complex and often challenging landscape. Patent holders, after securing their rights, may find themselves facing legal challenges that threaten the validity of their patents. In such situations, a curative petition can … Read more
The Sovereignty of Parliament: A Cornerstone of the British Constitution The concept of parliamentary sovereignty, a cornerstone of the British constitution, is a complex and often debated topic. It refers to the supreme authority of Parliament, meaning that it can make or unmake any law it chooses, and no other body can challenge or overturn … Read more
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 power of the Indian … Read more
The Impeachment of Presidents: A Historical Examination of Power, Politics, and the Constitution The impeachment process, enshrined in the United States Constitution, stands as a powerful tool for holding the President accountable for alleged misconduct. While rarely invoked, its historical application reveals a complex interplay of political motivations, legal interpretations, and public opinion. This article … Read more