indian polity

16th Finance Commission of India, Articles and Constitutional Provisions

The Government of Tamil Nadu recently hosted the 16th Finance Commission, which was chaired by Arvind Panagariya. The Commission is strategically positioned to tackle India's pressing fiscal challenges and address the imbalance in the financial relationship between the Union and...

Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha

Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha Purpose: Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha allows a member to request the suspension of the day’s listed business to discuss a matter of urgent public importance. Process: Submission of Notice: A member submits...

Martial Law in South Korea, Meaning, History, and Key Facts

Martial Law is an extraordinary governance measure invoked during extreme emergencies like war, rebellion, or large-scale unrest. It transfers authority from civilian governance to military control, significantly impacting civil liberties and administrative functions. South Korea's experience with Martial Law is...

Pardoning Powers of Indian and US President

Context: U.S. President Joe Biden has granted an unconditional pardon to his son Hunter Biden who faced sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions. Difference between Pardoning Powers of Indian and US President Feature President of India President of USA...

High Number of Pending Cases in India

Reasons Behind High Number of Pending Cases Frequent Adjournments: Approximately half of the 90 cases listed daily in district and subordinate courts get adjourned. Reasons for adjournments include the need for: Evidence gathering. Legal research. Filing motions or awaiting external...

Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA), Objectives, Amendments

Delhi's former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress MP P. Chidambaram have sought relief from their respective trials, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling as a precedent. About Recent Supreme Court Ruling Recently the SC has ruled that prior government...

List of Chief Ministers of Maharashtra From 1960 to 2024

Maharashtra, one of the most influential states in India, has seen a dynamic political landscape since its formation in 1960. The state has had numerous Chief Ministers from different political parties, each contributing significantly to the state's growth and development....

Electoral System in India, Background, Features, Process, Types

November 26, 1949, marks the adoption of the Constitution in India. Since its implementation, a significant aspect of the Constitution is its protection of election integrity. The electoral system in India is a cornerstone of its democratic framework, ensuring free...

75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Draft Constitution of India

History Related to The Drafting of Indian Constitution Formation of the Constituent Assembly: Constituent Assembly was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. It had 389 members, later reduced to 299 after Partition. Sachidanand Sinha was the first interim...

List of Deputy Prime Minister of India From 1947 to 2024

Some of the country's most prominent leaders have held the position of deputy prime minister. Although it is not a constitutional position, senior politicians have been assigned the role to assist the Prime Minister and balance political power in the government. This...