A preamble is basically an introduction to the document that explains its objectives. The ideals of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is laid down by Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objective Resolution, adopted by the constitution assembly on January 22, 1947. The date mentioned in the preamble was when it was adopted on November 26, 1949. The…
INTRODUCTION TO CITIZENSHIP OF INDIA Citizenship is the status of the person as being a legitimate member of a sovereign state. Articles 5-11 of the Constitution of India defines citizenship laws of the people residing within the territory of India. The term Citizenship ensures all the legitimate members of the state to enjoy the rights…
A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s philosophy and objectives. In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation. The preamble basically gives idea of the following things/objects:Source of the Constitution Nature of Indian State Statement of its objectives Date of its…
The origin of term ‘public opinion’ is shrouded in obscurity. The Greeks and the Romans used parallel expressions. The Romans, however, treated consensus populi in juridical sense as distinguish from present political context. Also, the proverb “Vox populi, vox dei” had gained currency during the middle Ages. In the Discourses Machiavelli, too, compared the voice…
The terms Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) are used to describe individuals of Indian birth or descent who live outside the republic of India Despite this commonality between them, the two terms are fundamentally different from one another. An NRI is an Indian who is a resident in a foreign country.…
History Firstly through 42nd amendment 1976, article 39 A was added in the directive principle of state policy for state welfare and equal justice for all. But as we all know, many poor people was not able to afford the cost while taking the justice due to which article 14 which talk about equality and…
Domicile is a legal term used to refer to the permanent or legal address (place or country) of an individual. In business, domicile is the place or country in which a business is registered or has been incorporated. Domicile will be the business’ registered address or its registered office. The address or office is, by law,…
If judicial review means anything, it is that judicial restraint does not allow everything.– Don Willet Many claim judicial review originally came into existence from the Americans. But officially the existence of judicial review came from the case of Madison v. Marbury. This case was during the days when Federalist Adam was the President for…
Article 21 of the Indian constitution says that ‘no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law’ i.e. it is the responsibility of state to protect and ensure good quality of life to its people. Right to life is interpreted in various presidents as it includes…
According to the Citizenship Act of 1955, there are four ways a person can acquire Indian citizenship:- -Birth -Descent -Registration and -Naturalisation. Provisions for the same are listed under sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Citizenship Act, 1955. 1) By Birth (Section 3) i) Any person born in India on or after 26 January…
