indian polity

Constitution of India History, Evolution, Features, Timeline

The Constitution of India, adopted on 26th November 1949, is the supreme law of the land. It lays the framework for the governance of the country, delineating fundamental rights, directive principles, and duties of citizens. It is a reflection of...

Election Symbols of Political Parties in India, Types, Allocation, Criteria

Context: The Election Commission of India refused to allocate the 'Top' symbol to the MDMK party in the current Lok Sabha elections. The Naam Tamilar Katchi has been allotted a new common symbol and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has been...

Appointment Procedure of CAG

About Appointment Procedure Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Article-148: CAG is appointed by the President of India. The procedure starts with the cabinet secretary preparing a shortlist of names, which is approved by the finance minister. It is...

Appointment of High Court Judges, Procedure and Articles

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Madras High Court judge Justice D. Krishnakumar as the Manipur High Court Chief Justice. Appointment of High Court Judges Article 217: Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by...

Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)

About the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 It is an act of the Parliament that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces to maintain public order in "disturbed areas". The main aim of the act is to...

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...

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...

Food Safety Laws in India

Context The Uttar Pradesh government made it mandatory for food establishments to "prominently" display the names of key personnel such as the operator, proprietor, manager, and other relevant staff. Supreme Court Ruling On July 22, 2024, the Supreme Court stayed...

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...