Constitution 96th Amendment Act, 2011 pertains to change of the entry of Oriya Language to Odia in the 8th Schedule of Constitution of India. Why it was enacted?...
The Supreme Court delivered a judgement August 12, 2005 in the case of P.A. Inamdar & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors, declaring that the State can’t impose...
The Constitution 86th Amendment Act, 2002 enshrined right to education as a fundamental right in part-III of the constitution. It came up with the below features: Change in...
Article 338 of the Constitution provides for a Special Officer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes under the...
Constitution 61st Amendment Act, 1988 was enacted to reduce the voting age from 21 years to 18 years. Article 326 of the Constitution provides that the elections to...
Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 provided provisions related to anti-defection in India. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. It laid down the process by...
The 44th amendment of the Indian Constitution was significant as it removed partially the distortions that were introduced into the Constitution by 42nd Amendment. It wanted to provide that...
The 42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution is most comprehensive amendment to the Constitution and carried out major changes. It is also known as “mini constitution”. Why it was enacted?...
The 24th amendment was enacted as a reaction to Golak Nath case, 1967. The Golak Nath ruling led to increased parliamentary authority to amend the Constitution. Through the...
The French establishments of Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam became territories of India after the ratification of “Treaty of Cession” by the Governments of India and France. Also...
Nagaland was present as a tribal area within the State of Assam. An agreement was made in July 1960 between the Government of India and the leaders of...
There was a need to incorporate Goa, Daman and Diu as a Union Territory, consequent to acquisition from Portugal and also to empower President to make regulations for...
