The Anti-Defection Law in India is a constitutional mechanism designed to curb political defections by legislators and ensure stability, discipline, and integrity in the functioning of legislative bodies....
According to Article 254(1), if any provision of a State law is repugnant to a provision in a law made by Parliament which it is competent to enact,...
Composite legislation refers to a law or statutory framework that brings together various related provisions or legal aspects into a single, unified piece of legislation. Instead of addressing...
Civil proceedings refer to the legal process through which private disputes between individuals, organisations, or government bodies are resolved in a court of law. Unlike criminal proceedings, which...
Stare decisis is a fundamental legal doctrine meaning to stand by things decided. It refers to the principle that courts should follow established precedents when making decisions in...
Colourable Exercise of Power is a constitutional and legal doctrine which refers to the misuse or disguised application of authority by a legislative or executive body, appearing lawful...
The evolution of the Basic Structure Doctrine in India represents one of the most remarkable developments in constitutional jurisprudence, highlighting the dynamic interaction between the legislature and the...
The case of Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967) is one of the most landmark judgments in Indian constitutional law, primarily addressing the power of Parliament to amend...
Different degrees of rigidity attach to different portions of the Constitution, depending on their importance and significance. Constitutional provisions of comparatively less significance can be amended by simple...
In this regard the court has laid down the following guidelines: presidential proclamation dissolving a state legislative assembly is subject to judicial review; if a state government works...
