Category: Constitution | Polity
Law Commission
Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice set up the 23rd Law Commission
Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
During his speech on the 78th Independence Day, the Prime Minister advocated for a uniform civil code (UCC), presenting it as a secular civil code.
A law around low-carbon climate resilient development
There is a need for comprehensive climate legislation in India.
A tool to ensure complete voter anonymity
Janata Dal (United) candidate Devesh Chandra Thakur faced criticism for suggesting he wouldn’t assist Muslim and Yadav communities because they didn’t support him in the elections.Highlighting importance of voter secrecy
New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?
On June 9, President Draupadi Murmu administered oaths to the Central Council of Ministers of the new government.
Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences
The “None of the Above” (NOTA) option has emerged as the runner-up in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore constituency, securing a record-breaking 2,18,674 votes.
Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered?
ECI’s power to deregister and derecognise parties arises amidst concerns about managing political parties’ behaviour and ensuring adherence to fair electoral practices.
Rules for a new dawn for the Indian legal industry
The Bar Council of India’s decision to permit foreign lawyers and law firms to operate in India reflects this recognition of the changing dynamics of the legal profession.
Panchayati Raj System
Every year on April 24, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day to strengthen local bodies for the transformation of rural areas and improvement of life quality.
Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction
The article critiques the Supreme Court of India’s application of Curative Jurisdiction to reverse arbitral awards, raising doubts about its effect on legal coherence.
What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics
The conduct of business in both Houses so far only points to the need for a revitalisation of legislative engagement and more constructive debate.