indian polity

Party System in India, Feature, Importance and Function

Political parties are the cornerstone of democratic governance, they help people take part in politics, represent their views, and run the government. These parties are groups of people with similar political ideas who want to influence government policies and gain...

Anti Defection Law, Origin, Provisions, Importance & Challenges

Context:  Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has said that he needs to decide which actions of the rebel MLAs are illegal or unconstitutional before he can take any further action. He will present his decision to the Supreme Court, which...

Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution, National, Financial & State Emergency

Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution The Government of India Act 1935 served as the inspiration for the emergency provision in the Indian Constitution. Articles 352 through 360 of Part 18 of the Indian Constitution discuss emergency measures and deal with...

Ordinance Making Power of the President

Ordinance Making Power of the President As per Article 123 of the Indian Constitution, If the President believes urgent action is needed when Parliament is not in session, he can issue Ordinances. An Ordinance has the same power as a law...

Difference Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy

Difference Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy In the democratic framework of governance, a country's constitution plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens. India, as a sovereign republic, enshrines two significant...

Difference Between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

Difference Between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties It is important to understand the difference between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties in governance and citizen rights. These two parts of Constitution of India, define the rights and responsibilities of individuals. Fundamental...

Section 107 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

Context: Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 introduces the concept of handling properties that are considered “proceeds of crime.” More in News Previously, this term was primarily associated with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),...

Judicial Appointment Reforms in India, Collegium System vs NJAC

The Supreme Court of India questioned the Attorney General regarding the delay in clearing names reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium for judicial appointments. More in News This inquiry is significant because the Collegium's recommendations are binding on the Union...

Right to Bail Provisions in India, Challenges Associated and Suggestions

Supreme Court Upholds Bail Provisions In a series of recent rulings, the Supreme Court of India has reasserted the principle that bail should be the rule and jail an exception while emphasising the sacrosanct nature of individual liberty under Article...

Public Account Committee (PAC), Member, Function and Significance

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was established as a committee of Parliamentarians. Its goal is to examine the finances of the Indian government. One of India's earliest parliamentary committees is PAC Committee. It was originally codified as...