What was held in the case of Golak Nath v. State of Punjab ?

In Golak Nath   v. State of Punjab, the Supreme Court overruling its earlier decision in Shankari Prasad and Sajjan Singh, that the Fundamental Rights are non-amendable through the constitutional amending procedure set out in Article 368, while the minority upheld ..

What is the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution under Article 368 (2)?

An amendment of the Indian Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House by a majority of the total membership ..

Which Articles of the Indian Constitution may be amended by a special majority and ratified by the states?

If amendment under Article 368 (2) seeks to make any change in (a) Article 54, Article 55, Article 73, Article 162 or Article 241, or  (b) Chapter IV of Part V, Chapter V of Part VI, or Chapter I of ..

Which Articles of the Indian Constitution may be amended by a simple majority?

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 majority as is adopted for passing any ordinary law in the Parliament. ..

What guidelines have been laid down by the Supreme Court in regard to dissolution of a state assembly?

In this regard the court has laid down the following guidelines (a) presidential proclamation dissolving a state legislative assembly is subject to judicial review; (b) if a state government works against secularism, president’s rule can be imposed, (c) no wholesale ..

What is Article 323-A of the Indian Constitution?

Article 323-A of the constitution provides for the establishment of administrative tribunals by a parliament law for the adjudication or trial of disputes and complaints relating to the recruitment and conditions of service of government servants under the central government ..