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Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution: Types and Significance

Context: 50 years ago, on June 25, 1975, a national emergency was declared in India. Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution The Government of India Act 1935 served as the inspiration for the emergency provision in the Indian Constitution. Articles 352...

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) Meaning, Articles, Features, Importance

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are an essential feature of the Indian Constitution aimed at establishing a welfare state. Enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) of the Constitution, these principles provide guidelines to the State for...

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

Context: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refused relief to Gensol Engineering Ltd. against an asset freeze order by NCLT (Ahmedabad). About National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was constituted in 2016 under Section 410...

Judges Joining Politics: Constitutional Restrictions, Concerns and Examples

Context: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said that judges taking up government appointments “immediately after retirement” or resigning to contest elections “raises significant ethical concerns and invites public scrutiny”. Concerns With Judges Joining Politics Violation of Oath:...

President’s Rule in India, Article 356, Grounds of Declaration

Context: A group of 10 MLAs from the Manipur Assembly recently met with the State Governor to urge the formation of a stable government. Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 2025. What is President’s Rule? Any state that...

Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950

Context: SC rejects plea to include Savarkar's name in Emblems Act. Key Features of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 Purpose: Prevents unauthorized commercial or personal use of certain national emblems, names, and symbols to safeguard...

Transfer and Removal Process for High Court Judge

Context: SC Collegium recommended the transfer of 21 High Court judges. The Union government has notified the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma back to the Allahabad High Court from the Delhi High Court. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna...

Lokpal of India, Features, Power, Functions and Limitations

Context: Lokpal gave a clean chit to Madhabi Puri Buch, former SEBI Chairperson, by disposing of all complaints filed in the Hindenburg-Adani case, marking a significant judgment. About Lokpal Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act...

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO Act)

Context: The Supreme Court chose not to sentence a man convicted under the POCSO Act, acknowledging that the victim herself didn't perceive the incident as a crime and experienced greater distress from the legal proceedings. What is POCSO Act 2012?...

Renaming of Places in India: Constitutional and Legal Provisions

Context: The Bihar Government approved a proposal to rename Gaya city as ‘Gaya Jee’ due to its historical and religious significance. Renaming of Places in India: Constitutional & Legal Provisions Entry 5, State List – Schedule VII: States have the...