Supreme Court Ruling on Challenge to ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble

The Supreme Court recently dismissed petitions challenging the 42nd Amendment and added the words “secular” and “socialist” to the Constitution’s Preamble in 1976. The Court affirmed that these terms are widely accepted in Indian society. Background of the 42nd Amendment ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Supreme Court ruling on Article 19 ambit

The Supreme Court of India recently made a significant ruling in a case involving the fundamental right to freedom of speech. In a 4-1 majority decision, the Constitution Bench of the court stated that an individual can seek enforcement of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

J&K Legal Aid Defence Counsel System

Recently, Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, launched the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LADCS) in ten districts of the Union Territory. Expansion of the System The system, which aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

2019 General Studies Paper-2 : Questions

Do you think Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain. [10 Marks] “The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances ..

Post Retirement Jobs of Judges: Conflict of Interest

The appointment Justice Sunil Gaur, the retired Delhi High Court judge who delivered judgments in the cases which the opposition criticized as political witch-hunt as stirred up a new controversy. Other Similar Controversies Earlier this year in January 2019 Justice AK ..

President Ram Nath Kovind rejects a petition seeking disqualification of 27 MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party

President Ram Nath Kovind has rejected a petition seeking disqualification of 27 MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly holding ‘office of profit’ by being appointed as chairpersons of Rogi Kalyan Samitis (RKS) attached to various government-run hospitals ..

Park Guen-hye impeached

South Korean Parliament passed an impeachment motion against the President Park Guen-hye for her involvement in a corruption scandal by colluding with a close friend Choi Soon-sil. The motion was passed by 234 votes to 56. This passes all the ..

Asymmetrical Federal Provisions in India

Asymmetrical federalism is a system where regions or states possess different levels of autonomy. This means that not all states have identical powers or responsibilities. The aim is to address the specific needs of diverse populations. For instance, states with ..

Supreme Court of India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science Study Notes

The Supreme Court of India stands as the highest judicial authority in the country. Established on January 28, 1950, it serves as the final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. Establishment and Composition The Supreme Court was established ..