IntroductionNationality implies obedience and a national (citizen) is an individual who belongs to the main population of a country. However, someone who does not live in that country, although he/she lives there, is called stranger or outsider. Possessing a country’s nationality, an individual is considered as one of the members of the given country, which…
Meaning of Amendment: Making a change in a text is referred to as Amendment. This change can be in the form of an addition, alteration, variation, modification, removal or repeal of the text. The constitutional provisions relating to amendment of the Indian Constitution Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment of the…
The doctrine of colourable legislation is the concept when a legislature vision to do something but is not able to do because it is beyond its capability or authority, within the limitations of its government’s constitution, it colours the law with a secrete motive or purpose, allowing it to achieve its original hidden objective. Legislation…
On violation of fundamental rights by a governmental body or by the state authorities, the aggrieved person can approach the court under articles 32 and 226 by filing a writ petition. However, can a court breach a fundamental right. And if it does, what could be the possible remedy? In this article, we will deal…
A right means a claim or power to do something or, to have (acquire) and own something, that is considered to be necessary for an individual to live with dignity as a human being and a member of mankind. Such claims or powers are known as, ‘Human Rights. Definitions of Human Rights (1) Justice M.H…
Article 12 of the Indian Constitution consists of all the bodies that constitutes ‘state’. This includes government, parliament of India, legislature of all states, local authorities and other authorities within India. The phrase ‘other authorities’ is highly ambiguous. A series of judgements have tried to interpret it due to which several educational institutions, electricity boards…
INTRODUCTION As we all know, our country is a democratic one, and it is the largest democratic country in the world. Here, everyone is free to think and do anything they want (within appropriate limits, of course), and our government is there to enforce those limits. In the perspective of the law, all people on…
What is the Preamble? The preamble to the Indian Constitution serves as an introduction to the document, which contains a collection of laws and regulations intended to guide the country’s citizens. It explains the residents’ source of inspiration as well as their slogan. The preamble serves as the foundation of the Constitution. The introduction of…
Constitution of India provides a set of fundamental rights to all the citizens which protects them from the atrocities and biasness of the state. There are other set of rights also called the statutory rights and constitutional rights. However, a fundamental right is on a higher pedestal than any other type of right provided under…
INTRODUCTION Fundamental rights are a set of rights granted to all people of the country by Part III of the Indian Constitution. These rights extend to all citizens living in the country, regardless of race, place of birth, religion, caste, or gender. They are legally recognised as rights needing a high level of government protection…
