Question: What is the doctrine of colourable legislation? How is it different from the pith and substance rule? Support your answer with important cases. [BJS 2018] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [What is the doctrine of colourable legislation? How is it different from the pith and substance rule? Support your answer with… Read More »

Question:  What is Dicey’s Rule of Law? Discuss its development from an Indian perspective through the Apex Court of India. [BJS 2018] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [What is Dicey’s Rule of Law? Discuss its development from an Indian perspective through the Apex Court of India.] Answer The phrase ‘Rule of Law’… Read More »

Question: The term Ombudsman means watchdog of the administration or the protector of the little man. Discuss the above statement regarding the need and appointment of Lokpal or Lokayukta. [BJS 2018] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [The term Ombudsman means watchdog of the administration or the protector of the little man. Discuss… Read More »

Question: Write a short essay on the Amendment of the Indian Constitution. [BJS 1977] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [Write a short essay on the Amendment of the Indian Constitution.] Answer The Constitution of India is a dynamic instrument of governance that must adapt itself to the changing social, political, and economic… Read More »

Question:  “The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is limited”. Examine this statement critically in view of the Constitution (24th and 42nd) Amendment Acts and Supreme Court decisions in that regard. Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [“The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is limited”. Examine this statement critically in… Read More »

Question:  Write a note on Article 368 and the Supreme Court of India. [BJS 2006] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [Write a note on Article 368 and the Supreme Court of India.] Answer Article 368 of the Indian Constitution enshrines the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. Though… Read More »

Question: What are the procedure and limitations for amendment of the Indian Constitution? Discuss while citing the relevant cases. [RJS 2011] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [What are the procedure and limitations for amendment of the Indian Constitution? Discuss while citing the relevant cases.] Answer The Constitution of India provides for its… Read More »

Question: Describe the procedure of amendment of the Constitution of India. Under what circumstances the amendment requires to be ratified by the legislatures of the States? [MPJS 2012] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [Describe the procedure of amendment of Constitution of India. Under what circumstances the amendment requires to be ratified by… Read More »

Question: Write a note on Advocate General. [BJS 1978] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. Write a note on Advocate General. Answer Article 165 of the Indian Constitution is related to the office of the Advocate General of State. He is the highest law officer of the state. In the Order of Precedence,… Read More »

Question: Write a note on the Election Commission. [BJS 1978] Find the answer to the mains question only on Legal Bites. [Write a note on the Election Commission. Answer The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950. Article 324-329 of the constitution deals with powers, function, tenure, eligibility, etc of the election… Read More »