The Supreme Court has ruled that a High Court does not lose its contempt jurisdiction merely because its original judgment has been affirmed by the Supreme Court. The Court clarified that the doctrine of merger does not extinguish a High Court’s power to act against violations of its directions. BulletsIn Supreme Court held High Courts
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The Supreme Court has ruled that a High Court does not lose its contempt jurisdiction merely because its original judgment has been affirmed by the Supreme Court. The Court clarified that the doctrine of merger does not extinguish a High Court’s power to act against violations of its directions. BulletsIn Supreme Court held High Courts
Constitution of India under Part IV includes Article 43 as a Directive Principle of State Policy, directing the State to ensure living wages, decent working conditions, leisure, and promotion of rural cottage industries. Adopted in 1950 after debates in 1948, it reflects the framers’ vision of economic democracy and social justice for workers across sectors.
Constitution of India under Part IV includes Article 43 as a Directive Principle of State Policy, directing the State to ensure living wages, decent working conditions, leisure, and promotion of rural cottage industries. Adopted in 1950 after debates in 1948, it reflects the framers’ vision of economic democracy and social justice for workers across sectors.
In India’s Parliament, Cut Motions are tools used by Members of Parliament during discussions on Demands for Grants in the Union Budget. They allow the House to propose reductions in government expenditure, ensuring financial accountability and policy scrutiny before approving spending proposals. BulletsIn Cut motions moved to reduce amount of a specific Demand for Grant
In India’s Parliament, Cut Motions are tools used by Members of Parliament during discussions on Demands for Grants in the Union Budget. They allow the House to propose reductions in government expenditure, ensuring financial accountability and policy scrutiny before approving spending proposals. BulletsIn Cut motions moved to reduce amount of a specific Demand for Grant
An editorial published on February 13, 2026, highlights tourism as a major yet underutilized growth engine for India’s economy. Contributing 6.7% to GDP and employing nearly 48 million people, the sector has high job-multiplier potential but faces infrastructure, sustainability, taxation and safety challenges. Strategic reforms in connectivity, digital integration, skill development and green regulation are
An editorial published on February 13, 2026, highlights tourism as a major yet underutilized growth engine for India’s economy. Contributing 6.7% to GDP and employing nearly 48 million people, the sector has high job-multiplier potential but faces infrastructure, sustainability, taxation and safety challenges. Strategic reforms in connectivity, digital integration, skill development and green regulation are
India’s National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are two separate databases linked to identity and citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955. While NPR records all usual residents of India, NRC is a verified register of Indian citizens only. The NPR update was planned alongside Census 2021 (except Assam), and it serves
India’s National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are two separate databases linked to identity and citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955. While NPR records all usual residents of India, NRC is a verified register of Indian citizens only. The NPR update was planned alongside Census 2021 (except Assam), and it serves
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The proposal to hold simultaneous elections for Parliament and State Assemblies has regained momentum, sparking debate over governance stability, federal balance, costs, and constitutional feasibility. BulletsIn The idea of simultaneous elections means conducting polls for the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies together once every five years. India followed this system in the early
The proposal to hold simultaneous elections for Parliament and State Assemblies has regained momentum, sparking debate over governance stability, federal balance, costs, and constitutional feasibility. BulletsIn The idea of simultaneous elections means conducting polls for the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies together once every five years. India followed this system in the early
The Whip plays a crucial role in maintaining party discipline in legislatures, ensuring stability of governments and regulating voting behaviour under anti-defection provisions. BulletsIn A Whip is a written directive issued by a political party instructing legislators to attend the House and vote according to the party’s official position. In India, the authority to issue
The Whip plays a crucial role in maintaining party discipline in legislatures, ensuring stability of governments and regulating voting behaviour under anti-defection provisions. BulletsIn A Whip is a written directive issued by a political party instructing legislators to attend the House and vote according to the party’s official position. In India, the authority to issue
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM), a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, plays a key role in safeguarding minority rights in India. Created to monitor constitutional protections and address grievances, the Commission remains central to debates on institutional effectiveness and minority welfare. BulletsIn • National Commission for Minorities established
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM), a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, plays a key role in safeguarding minority rights in India. Created to monitor constitutional protections and address grievances, the Commission remains central to debates on institutional effectiveness and minority welfare. BulletsIn • National Commission for Minorities established
The proposal to establish the All-India Judicial Service aims to standardise recruitment, address judicial vacancies and strengthen efficiency, transparency and federal balance in India’s subordinate courts. BulletsIn The idea of AIJS was first proposed by the Law Commission in the 1950s to ensure uniform standards in judicial appointments. Article 312 of the Constitution of India
The proposal to establish the All-India Judicial Service aims to standardise recruitment, address judicial vacancies and strengthen efficiency, transparency and federal balance in India’s subordinate courts. BulletsIn The idea of AIJS was first proposed by the Law Commission in the 1950s to ensure uniform standards in judicial appointments. Article 312 of the Constitution of India
The University Grants Commission is a statutory authority responsible for regulating, funding, and maintaining standards of higher education institutions across India’s vast academic landscape. BulletsIn The University Grants Commission was formally established in 1956 under an Act of Parliament to coordinate, determine, and maintain university education standards in India. Its origins trace back to pre-independence
The University Grants Commission is a statutory authority responsible for regulating, funding, and maintaining standards of higher education institutions across India’s vast academic landscape. BulletsIn The University Grants Commission was formally established in 1956 under an Act of Parliament to coordinate, determine, and maintain university education standards in India. Its origins trace back to pre-independence
