Governance
The Success Story Of The Indian Constitution
At 69 and stepping into 70, India’s Constitution is one of the world’s oldest and most enduring. Importance of 26 November Text of the Preamble “We, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE... .Read more
Updated on 27 November, 2019 GS2 Polity Governance
All About S R Bommai Judgement
S R Bommai Judgement - The Supreme Court recently directed Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to ensure that the trust vote be held to ascertain the claims of political parties claiming to have a majority. The SC in its order made the reference to what is known as the ‘Bommai case’. S R Bommai Judgement The matter before the cour... .Read more
Updated on 27 November, 2019 GS2 Polity Governance
Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961
Context: To revoke President’s Rule, the government has used a special Section in the Union government’s Transaction of Business Rules, which allows for revocation of President’s Rule without Cabinet approval if the Prime Minister “deems it necessary”. Rule 12 Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961, allows... .Read more
Updated on 25 November, 2019 GS2 Polity Governance
When Supreme Court reviews a decision
Context: Supreme Court will review Sabarimala judgment but will not do so in Rafale case; a review plea is set to be moved over Ayodhya verdict too. A Review petition A judgment of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land, according to the Constitution. It is final because it provides certainty for deciding future cases. However, the Co... .Read more
Updated on 25 November, 2019 GS2 Polity Governance
J&K High Court’s Verdict On The Beggary Act
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court declared criminalization of beggary to be unconstitutional and struck down the provisions of the Jammu &Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960 and the Jammu & Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Rules, 1964. Background: The Beggary laws in India India has no federal law on begging and destitution. About... .Read more
Updated on 22 November, 2019 GS2 Governance
About Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh
To empower the National Population Stabilization Fund (NPSF), the Government of India has set up Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK). Background: The Government of India had set up a National Population Stabilization Fund (NPSF) in the year 2004-05 with a one-time grant of Rs.100 crore in the form of a corpus fund. This is now known as Jansankhy... .Read more
Updated on 20 November, 2019 GS2 Polity Governance
