Article 355: Article 355 refers to the provision in the Constitution that states that “It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution”. The Article 355 is part of emergency …
Article 80: Article 80 of the Constitution of India deals with the composition of the council of states also called the Upper House and Rajya Sabha (Upper House). Why in news? Chandigarh has demanded a seat in Rajya Sabha. UTs in RS: UTs having in RS: Puducherry Jammu and Kashmir National Capital Territory of Delhi UTs not represented in …
Article 32: It falls under Part III of the Constitution that includes the fundamental rights of individuals. It allows an individual to approach the Supreme Court if he or she believes that his or her fundamental rights have been violated or they need to be enforced. Significance of Article 32: During the Constituent Assembly debates in 1948, …
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution: Article 311 deals with the dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State. Safeguards under Article 311 for Civil Servants: Article 311(1): It says that no government employee either of an all India service or a state government shall be dismissed …
Article 247: It gives power to Parliament to establish certain additional courts for the better administration of laws made by it or of any existing laws with respect to a matter enumerated in the Union List. Why in News? Supreme Court Proposal to set up fast-track courts under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 2018. Power to establish additional courts: The …
Process for changing the name of a state can be initiated by state itself. However, by virtue of article 3 of Constitution, Parliament has power to change name of state even if such proposal does not come from the concerned state. If initiated by state assembly, it will first pass a resolution for such change …