Write briefly about Article 51-A of the Indian Constitution

The Constitution (Forty Second) Amendment Act, 1976, breaks new ground by introducing the innovative concept of Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizens in the Constitution. For this purpose, a new part IV A consisting of Article 51 A has been ..

What do you mean by right to assembly?

Article 19 (1)(b) of the Indian Constitution guarantees to its citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms. Under Article 19 (3), however, the state can make any law imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of this right in ..

On what grounds restrictions can be imposed on the Fundamental Right to speech and expression?

No freedom can be absolute or completely unrestricted. While it is necessary to maintain and preserve freedom of speech and expression in a democracy, so also it is necessary to place some curbs on this freedom for the maintenance of ..

What is meant by double jeopardy?

The roots of the doctrine against double jeopardy are to be found in the well-established maxim of the English Common law, Nemo debet bis vexari, meaning that a man must not be put twice in peril for the same offence. ..

When are demonstration or picketing protected under Article 19(1) (a) of Indian Constitution?

Within certain limits, picketing or demonstration may be regarded as the manifestation of one’s freedom of speech and expression. “Peaceful picketing is free speech. Non violent acts are like words.” Picketing or demonstration is a non violent act of persuasion. ..

Is any publication concerning the privacy illegal?

In R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu the Supreme Court has laid down certain propositions defining the right to privacy. The Court held that any publication concerning the privacy aspects would become unobjectionable if, such publication was based upon ..