indian polity

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the head of the Supreme Court, the highest judicial body in the country, and presides over the Indian judiciary system. Since its inception on January 26, 1950, the Supreme Court of India has...

Lokpal, Meaning, Power, Features, Functions and Limitations

The Lokpal is conducting an inquiry into the SEBI chief over allegations of a conflict of interest in the Hindenburg case. About Lokpal It is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 to inquire and investigate...

List of Prime Ministers of India 1947 to 2024, Current PM of India

The Prime Minister of India is the head of government and holds significant power in India's parliamentary system. India has had a total of 15 individuals serving as the Prime Minister from 1947 to 2024, each contributing to shaping the...

Foundation Day of Indian States and UTs, Details and Celebration

Uttarakhand Foundation Day 2024, celebrated on November 9, marks the formation of the state in 2000. Initially known as Uttaranchal, it became Uttarakhand in 2007. The day honors the struggles, resilience, and cultural heritage of the people who fought for...

Supreme Court Judgement on Private Property

Context: The Supreme Court reinforced the protection of private property from arbitrary state acquisition by ruling that compulsory acquisition without following mandatory procedures is unconstitutional, even if compensation is provided. Supreme Court Limits State's Power to Seize Private Property, Overturns 1978...

Article 370 Restoration Resolution in J&K Assembly

Article 370 was a provision in the Indian Constitution granting special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Drafted in 1949, it was added to accommodate the unique circumstances of Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to India. It allowed...

Waqf Act Amendment Bill 2024 in Lok Sabha, Check Key Changes

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, introduced by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, proposes significant changes to the Waqf Act of 1995. The bill has been referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament for further scrutiny. Key amendments include enhanced...

Article 51A Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution

In 1976, Swaran Singh Committee recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77. 10 Fundamental Duties where added inn 43nd Amendment Act of 1976 in the Indian Constitution.The 86th Amendment Act 2002 later...

Update on Sedition Law in India, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code

Sedition Law Meaning Sedition is a crime against the state and is dealt with in Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code. Sedition punishes any content that has the potential to incite violence or public disruption in the country by...

Right to Privacy in India, Article, Supreme Court Judgements

Right to Privacy Respect for privacy is regarded as a Fundamental Right of humans in many international treaties. It is essential for maintaining human dignity and is one of the fundamental components of a democracy. It upholds one's rights as well...