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Indian Polity: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court came into existence on January 28, 1950. About It is as an integrated judicial system of Courts that is present in India. (Federation for Legislature and executive) The Supreme Court is the apex court (top most in the hierarchy) in the country. The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. The […]
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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS – STATE
Article 163: The Council of Ministers is headed by the Chief Minister to aid and advice the Governor in the exercise of his functions. Article 164: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the state legislative assembly. APPOINTMENT The ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The person […]
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Indian Polity: Governor
The Governor is the Constitutional head of the state. Just like the President of India the Governor of a state is a dejure (constitutional or nominal or titular or Figure) head. Appointment The Governor of a state is appointed by the President. OATH OF OFFICE: The oath of office of the Governor is administered by […]
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Indian Polity: Vice President
Article 63: This article states that there shall be a vice President of India. Article 64: The Vice President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Note: The Vice President is like a counter part of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Article 65: The Vice President shall act as the President in […]
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Indian Polity: Fundamental Duties
(Part IV A, Article 51 A) The fundamental duties were added on the recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee in the year 1976. This committee recommended for the inclusion of 8 fundamental duties, the amendment included 10 fundamental duties. The 10 Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution in the year 1976 through 42nd amendment. The […]
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Padma Awards 2019
The Padma Awards 2018 were announced on 25th January 2019. Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade […]
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ATTORNEY GENERAL OF INDIA
The Attorney General is the first law officer of the Country. He is the chief advisor to the government of India in all legal matters. Article 76 of the Constitution of India provides for the office of the Attorney General of India. APPOINTMENT The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President. QUALIFICATIONS Should […]
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Fundamental Rights of India
The fundamental rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution under Articles 12 to 35. These were borrowed from the US constitution (Bill of Rights). According to Dr. B R Ambedkar, it is the most criticized part of the Constitution. The numbers of Fundamental Rights are 6 in the present-day Constitution. The fundamental […]
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Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with other countries
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance” – Thomas Jefferson Evolution Montesquieu’s “Spirit of the Laws” is the predecessor to all contemporary comparative legal Scholarship Before adopting the U.S. Constitution, John Adams & James Madison surveyed the constitutions of different nations In the same way, different countries analysed various constitutions and adopted the provisions which […]