It is alternatively referred to as ‘State of Emergency’ or ‘Constitutional Emergency’. The Constitution of India contains specific articles that allow for the administration of a state in the event…

These principles are based on Gandhian ideology to represent the programme of reconstruction that Gandhi emphasised during national independence movements in colonial India. To achieve his aspirations, several of his…

These Directive Principles follow the ideas of ‘socialism’. These principles put special emphasis on providing social and economic justice to the people and attaining a welfare state. The articles in…

The Directive Principles of State Policy are outlined in Part IV of the Constitution, specifically from Articles 36 to 51. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar referred to these principles as ‘unique features’…

Fundamental rights are the basic rights that are essential for the development of human personality and the overall well-being of individuals. These rights are considered to be the bedrock of…

In a federal system of government, power and responsibilities are allocated across various levels of governance. In Indian federalism, under normal circumstances, both the Union and the States operate within…

Public Acts, Records And Judicial Proceedings in Interstate Relations Since the jurisdiction of a state is limited to its territorial boundaries, there is a possibility that the acts and records…

The Citizenship Act 1955 provides for acquisition and loss of citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution. This act prescribes five ways to acquire Citizenship in India. Indian Citizenship by…

Citizenship denotes a connection between an individual and the state that is built on mutual rights, obligations, and responsibilities. The population of a country is divided into two classes -…

The formation of India's states and union territories has evolved significantly since 1956, when the country had 14 states and 6 union territories. Notable changes, such as the reorganization of…