indian polity

Privilege Motion in Parliament, Committee, Procedure

Context: A Congress MP has moved a privilege motion against the PM in the Lok Sabha for sharing the speech of a BJP MP  on his social media. About Parliamentary Privilege As elected representatives, the members of the House enjoy...

Rules For Civil Servant, Roles and Regulations

Context: The Central Government established a single-member committee under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to scrutinise all documents submitted by IAS officer Puja Khedkar, verifying her eligibility under the civil services categories. UPSC cancelled IAS candidature of Puja...

Right to be Forgotten, Background, Significance and Challenges

Context: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a case that will shape the “right to be forgotten”. Right to be Forgotten: Background A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud will review...

Reservation of bills by Governors for President’s Assent

Context: The Supreme Court agreed to examine the Governor's powers related to crucial Bills and eventually referred them to the President. Article 200: Power of Governor Related to Bill Grant assent to the Bill. Withhold assent from the Bill. Reserve...

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Functions, Challenges

The Supreme Court held as maintainable the West Bengal government's suit challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) actions. West Bengal government accused the Union government of constitutional overreach for using the CBI to investigate in the state despite the...

Right to Shelter is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court

Context: The Supreme Court emphasised the need for a balance between developing railway infrastructure in Haldwani, Uttarakhand and recognizing the fundamental right to shelter for nearly 50,000 people living on railway land. Haldwani encroachments: Background The context of the Haldwani...

Money Bill, Types, Articles and Constitutional Provisions

Context: The Supreme Court agreed to list petitions challenging the Money Bill route taken by the Centre to pass contentious amendments in the Parliament. More in News The contentious legislation passed as Money Bills: Aadhaar Act, 2016. Amendments to the...

Governors of State: Appointment, Immunity and Power

Context: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a plea challenging immunity of the Governor of Bengal. Article 361 of the Indian Constitution The President of India and governors of state receive immunity from legal proceedings over the...

Expunction Powers in Indian Parliament

Context: During the first special session of the 18th Lok Sabha, there were notable incidents involving the expunction of remarks by leaders of the opposition. Expunction Powers in Parliament Expunction powers in the Indian Parliament are vital for upholding the...

President’s Address to Parliament and Motion of Thanks

Context: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the parliament. President’s Address to the Parliament: An Overview Article 87 of the Constitution: It provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya...