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Delhi HC: United Nation not State under Article 12

In a recent judgement the Delhi High court (HC) ruled that United Nations Organization (UNO) is not ‘State’ in terms of Article 12 of the Indian Constitution and...

May 21, 2019

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. The petitioners had questioned the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code based on the following grounds:...

January 27, 2019

103rd Constitutional Amendment Act: Key Facts

President Ramnath Kovind has given the assent to the 124th constitutional Amendment Bill (which is now Constitution 103rd amendment Act) providing 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker...

January 15, 2019

Kerala High Court makes notice mandatory for strike and Hartals

The High Court of Kerala has set a seven-day notice period for political parties and individuals to call for hartal and general strike in the State. Why the...

January 9, 2019

Supreme Court declares right to privacy as Fundamental right under constitution

The nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar in a landmark unanimous decision has declared right to privacy a fundamental...

August 24, 2017

IAF personnel cannot keep beard: SC

The Supreme Court ordered that Indian Airforce (IAF) personnel cannot keep beard. It held that Central Government’s decision to ban beards in the IAF does not infringe upon...

December 16, 2016

Fundamental Rights in India [UGC-NTA NET Political Science]

Fundamental Rights are a collection of rights guaranteed to all citizens of India. They are outlined in Articles 12 to 35 of the Constitution. These rights are designed...

September 13, 2016

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...

July 6, 2016

High Court in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

The High Court is a very important institution within the Indian judiciary system. It serves as the highest court of a state, ensuring justice and upholding the Constitution....

May 24, 2016

Judicial Review in India [UGC-NET Political Science Notes]

Judicial review is a critical aspect of the Indian legal system. It empowers the judiciary to assess the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions. This mechanism serves as...

December 15, 2015

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