Freedom of speech and expression
QUES . What do you understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand…
Right to clean environment
QUES . Does the right to clean environment entail legal regulation on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of Indian Constitution and…
Right to Privacy
QUES . Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. UPSC 2017 GS MAINS…
ROLE OF A GOVERNOR IN A HUNG ASSEMBLY
The Constitution envisages that the Governor act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in those situations in which he is, by or…
Indian model of Secularism
India is a land of multi-religious faith and multi-cultural beliefs. It is the birth place of four major religions; Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. In our country…
Secularism : Meaning , Objectives , Characteristics , Importance
What does Secularism mean? Secularism means an attitude of tolerance towards other religions and peaceful co-existence of citizens belonging to different faiths. It is a policy of…
SC’s Kihoto Hollohan order of 1992
What was the Kihoto Hollohan case? The law covering the disqualification of legislators and the powers of the Speaker in deciding such matters became part of the…
Postponement of Assembly or Parliamentary elections
Is the Election Commission empowered to delay elections at will? The Election Commission (EC) is mandated under law to hold elections at any time within six months…
Anti-defection law: Purpose and Evaluation
What is the anti-defection law? The anti-defection law deals with situations of defection in Parliament or state legislatures by:(a) members of a political party, (b) independent members,…
What is a ‘whip’, and what does it do?
What is a whip? The term whip is derived from the old British practice of “whipping in” lawmakers to follow the party line. A whip in parliamentary…