Indian Polity Notes

Article 352 to 360 of the Indian constitution deals with the provisions/rules related to the emergency, that enable the central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively.   In a certain situation, to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the country and the … [Read more...] about Emergency Provisions: Everything You Need to Know

What are Cabinet Committees? What are its role and features? What are its advantages and criticism? To answer all these questions, read further. A Cabinet committee is a collection of ministers that has the authority to make decisions that are binding on all other ministries and … [Read more...] about Cabinet Committees

What is a Model Code of Conduct? Should it be made legally binding or not? What is the significance and the shortcomings? To answer all these questions, read further. The Model Code of Conduct is a series of regulations issued by the Election Commission to monitor the political parties and … [Read more...] about Model Code of Conduct for Elections

For the first time, the Indian High Courts Act of 1861 establish the High Courts of Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay. Constitution has authorized the Parliament to establish a common high court for two or more States or for two or more states and union territories. This provision was added to the … [Read more...] about High Courts in India

India is a country where there are many different languages, each with its unique alphabet, grammar, vocabulary, and literary traditions. An idea of organizational structure based on linguistic regions was rooted during the early 1900's. How was this notion of reorganisation developed conceptually? … [Read more...] about Reorganisation of States

Quality Council of India (QCI) was established as a National body for Accreditation in 1996. It was set up to establish and promote quality standards across all social and economic sectors. Read here to know more about QCI. Quality Council of India (QCI) was established as a National body for … [Read more...] about Quality Council of India (QCI)

Across the globe, the development of a flourishing network of cooperative societies has raised the standard of living of society's poorer and middle-income segments. Learn more about cooperative societies in India. Do you know most state cooperative institutions have become quasi-PSUs? Why do … [Read more...] about Cooperative Societies in India: History, Types and Importance

The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 was intended to guarantee self-governance through Gram Sabhas (village assemblies) for those residing in Scheduled Areas. The PESA Act gives special powers to the Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas, especially for the management of natural … [Read more...] about PESA Act of 1996

What is Section 144 of CrPC? What are the provisions of such legislation? Are there any legally unethical perspectives on this law? Read to know more. A curfew is a government order that specifies when specific laws take effect. Do you know of any curfew laws in India that prohibit unlawful … [Read more...] about Section 144 of CrPC

Ever wonder what happens to an accused individual once they are seized and taken into custody? Are you familiar with India's current bail laws? What parts of the CrPC relate to the bail legislation in India? How does the Supreme Court feel about having liberal bail laws? Is being granted bail a free … [Read more...] about Bail: Laws in India