Election of Speaker The Speaker is chosen by the members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves.  This indicates that the Speaker must already be a member of the Lok…

It is also called the lower house of the Parliament. The survival of the government relies on the majority it holds in the Lok Sabha. It is mentioned in the…

The constitution establishes a structure for governance that fosters stability, inclusivity, and collaboration among the different branches of power. The governance system pertains to the arrangements that distribute authority between…

We have previously talked about how the constitution serves as a dynamic document designed to address the evolving needs of society and adapt to changing times. However, it is also…

The people who wrote the Constitution understood that a very rigid document would not meet the needs of future generations. They believed that the Constitution should adapt over time. Therefore,…

Serve as a reminder: These duties remind citizens that while enjoying rights, they should also be conscious of their duties towards country, nation and their fellow citizens. Positive transformation of…

Fundamental Duties express the moral responsibilities and commitments that all citizens have towards their society and nation. They are intended to serve as a reminder that the rights and duties…

Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala, 1973 Background The state government of Kerala brought the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, which restricted the property rights of citizens. The state government…

The Indian Constitution gives us Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs). Fundamental Rights protect the freedom of every person, while DPSPs guide the government to make policies…

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar remarked in the constituent assembly that the extensive powers granted by Article 356 would essentially become a ‘dead letter’ and should only be utilized as a…