A quasi-judicial body is defined as “an organ of government other than a court or legislature that affects the rights of private parties through adjudication or rulemaking.” It is not required that a Quasi-Judicial body be an organization resembling a Court of Law. For example, the Election Commission of India is a quasi-judicial body, but […]
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The Supreme Court recently upheld the 10% quota for people from economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs with a 3:2 split verdict. What is the EWS Quota? The Indian government introduced the EWS Quota to provide reservations in jobs and higher education to the economically weaker sections of society. The 10% reservation
The Supreme Court of India is the highest constitutional court and the final court of appeal. It has been given extensive jurisdiction to allow it to carry out its sacred duties. The Court considers appeals from subordinate court orders, interprets and upholds the Constitution, preserves and protects people’ basic rights, and settles inter-state conflicts. The
A writ is a court’s order or demand to any person or authority to perform or refrain from doing anything. We have been provided two kinds of rights: (i) Constitutional Rights (ii) Statutory Rights Some constitutional remedies are provided under Articles 32 and 226 of the Indian Constitution to protect our Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights
India will commemorate its 75th anniversary of independence on August 15, 2022. To celebrate the occasion, the government of India is organising a series of activities under the banner of “Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav,” with the theme “Nation First, Always First.” To celebrate the event, the government plans to hoist 200 million Tricolor flags. This is
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A preamble is an introductory part of a document that outlines the document’s purpose, rules, regulations, and philosophy. A preamble is a brief introduction to a document that highlights the document’s principles and fundamental values. In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and
“Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of Life and it’s spirit is always the spirit of age.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Democracy is a sacred trust in India, and the Constitution is its holy book. It safeguards democracy and inspires us to cherish our diversity and tolerance. Our Constitution is a
A country’s constitution is sacred. It must not be disturbed unless legal procedure has been followed, and doing so might lead to problems. Nearly every Constitution has undergone periodic revisions to keep up with the passage of time, and India is no different. In truth, the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers operate and
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India is called the world’s largest democratic country. The power to make law exists with the Indian Parliament. The members of the lower house of Parliament are elected from the direct election while the members of the upper house are elected from the Legislative Assembly of States and Union territories by means of Single transferable
In the United Kingdom, the concept of parliamentary sovereignty originally emerged. The essential idea was that the UK Parliament had unrestricted and unfettered lawmaking powers, and that neither the king nor the judiciary may set regulations arbitrarily. Legislation may only be created, amended, or repealed by Parliament. It is possible to define parliamentary sovereignty as
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