Limited Government in India | Overview Introduction History Limited Government Limited Government-Features Elements Limited Government And Democracy Apex Court Recognising Limited-Government Criticism Conclusion Limited government feature in a state keeps the powers of the state in check. Modern countries have been structured into organs namely executive, legislature, and judiciary, with the common notions that the powers between these… Read More »
Writ of Quo Warranto | Overview Introduction History, Scope and Evolution Landmark Judgements Conclusion The writ of quo warranto – literally translating to “by what warrant (or authority)?”—is a writ that dates back to mediaeval England. While largely obsolete in that form, it retains its significance in modern-day India, even if it is issued lesser than other writs.… Read More »
Writ of Certiorari | Overview Introduction History, Scope and Evolution Landmark judgements Conclusion The writ of certiorari has been translated in numerous ways—including “to be made certain,” “to search,” “to be more fully informed”—but, ultimately, it comes down to a superior court wanting to be apprised of a lower body’s actions. This article enquires into the history of… Read More »
Writ of Prohibition | Overview Introduction History, Scope and Evolution Landmark Judgements Conclusion In this article “Writ of Prohibition: History, Scope and Evolution, and Landmark Judgements,” the author has discussed the writ of prohibition which is nearly as old as the common law itself. Like other writs, the writ of prohibition is guaranteed under the Constitution of India—specifically Articles… Read More »
Writ of Habeas Corpus | Overview Introduction Scope and evolution Landmark judgements Conclusion Writ of Habeas corpus has been fundamentally important in safeguarding the rights of detainees in India. It protects citizens from arbitrary arrests, abuse by police authorities, illegal detentions, etc. Habeas corpus has been available to citizens for protection throughout independent India’s history save for the… Read More »
Writ of Mandamus | Overview Introduction Scope and Evolution Landmark Judgements Conclusion The writ of mandamus can be employed to either direct a body to do something or to refrain from doing something. Mandamus is only issued by high and apex courts; in India, those are the various state high courts and the supreme court. They have original… Read More »
The present article ‘Golden Triangle in the Indian Constitution’ aims to examine why the Article 14, 19, and 21 are known as the Golden triangle of the Indian Constitution, how it was formed and how its interpretation came up by the courts, through several landmark judgments. For the purpose of the study, the article is divided into three… Read More »
The present article ‘Important amendments in the Constitution of India’ aims to provide a depth overview of the major amendments brought in the Indian Constitution so far. The article provides an introductory explanation on article 368 of the Constitution of India that deals with the process of amendment in the constitution. The provision enlists certain reasons in which… Read More »
Order of Precedence of the Government of India | Overview Introduction Background List of Precedence Conclusion The present article brings you the updated order of precedence of the Government of India. The article aims to help the readers grasp the general information, strengthen their knowledge on Indian Polity about the order of ranks of government officials in our… Read More »
The present article ‘Schedules in the Indian Constitution’ aims to provide a complete overview of the readers about all the twelve schedules in the Constitution of India. For that purpose, the article is divided into two key sections; the first section is introductory and will discuss the objectives and purpose of schedules. The second section will solely envisage… Read More »
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