Indian Constitution
What is Article 239AA?
Article 239AA of the Constitution holds significant importance in defining the special status and governance structure of Delhi. The recent SC ruling that interpreted Article 239AA was nullified with the passing of an of the ordinance that sought to establish ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
Under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to pass such a decree or make such an order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter. This article allows the Supreme ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
First Amendment to the Indian Constitution
The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine the plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to right to freedom of speech and expression that was put in place by the First Amendment to the Indian Constitution. The petitioner challenged that ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Livestreaming of Constitutional Bench Proceedings
For the first time, India’s apex court livestreamed the three separate constitutional bench proceedings simultaneously in YouTube. Key facts More than 8 lakh people viewed the proceedings before the three Constitution Benches. The livestreaming was closely monitored by technical support ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Perarivalan Case: What is ‘Article 142’ of the Constitution?
Exercising the powers conferred under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court ordered to release of A.G. Perarivalan (former PM Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict). What are the factors considered by the Supreme Court while giving a release order? ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Madhya Pradesh to introduce reservation of state Government jobs for local people
In a historic decision, the Madhya Pradesh government announced its intention to reserve the seat of all state government jobs for the people of the state. If this happens, Madhya Pradesh will become the first state of India to reserve ..