Constitution Of India

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also cited the Supreme Court's November 2024 judgment which rejected the challenge to the 42nd amendment introducing the two words in the Preamble.

One Nation, One Election Bills: Proposed changes to Constitution and what it will take to clear them

The One Nation, One Election Bills are based on the recommendations by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. They entail 18 legislative changes, including 15 constitutional amendments.

Can Rajya Sabha Chairman be impeached? All about the first-of-its-kind offensive against Vice President

While no-confidence motions have been moved against Lok Sabha Speakers in the past, this is the first such instance against the Rajya Sabha Chairperson.

Are domicile reservations by states in public employment Constitutionally valid?

While many states have been pushing for domicile reservation in public employment, the constitution of India empowers only parliament to make such laws. States have a very narrow window to make such laws pass muster legally.

NEET UG: What right does a coaching centre have to file a petition, SC asks Xylem Learning

The Kerala-based firm filed the plea alleging discrepancies in the NEET under Article 32. Writ petitions are filed under Article 32 only if fundamental rights are violated by a government's action

Demand of pocket version of Constitution surges in the wake of Lok Sabha polls

This helped Lucknow-based publishers, the Eastern Book Company (EBC) to boost sales in the last quarter, according to a report.

Article 39 (b) and its likely bearing on the wealth redistribution debate

The court has set out to decide whether the words 'material resources of the community' used in Article 39 (b) of the Constitution also includes private property. This debate has spanned decades and has been interpreted differently by several courts of law. Once the SC answers this question, the definition will be important for any debate on wealth redistribution.

Nagaland government opposed to implementation of UCC: Minister

The Uniform Civil Code is a common set of laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance that would be applicable to all Indian citizens irrespective of religion, tribe or other local customs.

Bar Council of India opposes SC hearing on same-sex marriage recognition

The resolution argues that marriage has traditionally been between a man and woman.

Constitution Day 2022: Its history, significance and date

Constitution Day 2022 will be observed across the country with fervour.

Supreme Court endorses 10% EWS quota; all you need to know about it

What is the EWS quota, who are its beneficiaries, what is the eligibility and others questions answered

People not happy with collegium system, it is government's job to appoint judges: Kiren Rijiju

Speaking at ‘Sabarmati Samvad’ organised on Monday by ‘Panchjanya’, a weekly magazine published by the RSS, he said he has observed that half of the time judges are “preoccupied” with deciding the appointments, due to which their primary job of delivering justice “suffers”.

Vice President of India | Power, process and the significance

Vice President holds the second highest office in India right after the President. The Constitution lays down provisions under Article 63 which mandates the position of a Vice President in the country.

UP Assembly Polls | Constitution will prevail over Sharia Law: Yogi Adityanath on Hijab row

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the remarks in response to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's remark that Hijab is a fundamental right and that one day a hijab-clad girl will become the Prime Minister of India.

Republic Day 2022 | The Indian Constitution is a work of art, its pages illustrated by the best artists of the time

The original Constitution of India is also the home to some iconic linear illustrations done by master artist Nandalal Bose, who was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art.

Need to revisit 7th Schedule, Article 282 of Constitution: NK Singh

Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) Chairman NK Singh also said a mechanism needs to be created for constant dialogue between the Centre and states on various issues, to fill a vacuum left by the abolition of the Planning Commission.

Explained: Why is November 26 celebrated as Constitution Day of India?

On November 19, 2015, Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified the decision of Narendra Modi -led Union government to observe November 26 as Constitution Day every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Congress sends copy of Constitution to PM Modi, says read it when you get time from dividing nation

The Congress also tweeted the videos of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reading the Preamble from a protest assembly at Rajghat recently.

Rajasthan assembly to hold 2-day session to commemorate 70 yrs of Constitution

November 26 was declared Constitution day by a notification by the Centre on November 19, 2015.

Govt to take action against 2.25 lakh cos for not filing financial statement

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has already struck off over 2.26 lakh companies for non-filing of financial statements or annual returns for a continuous period of two years or more.

PIL for change in Muslim inheritance law: HC seeks government‘s reply

A Delhi High Court bench of chief justice G Rohini and justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, on March 1, 2017, issued a notice to the government and directed it to examine the alleged discriminatory practice &#82

Anonymous hacks and defaces Kapil Sibal's website

Union Minister for Communication, Information and Technology, Kapil Sibals website was hacked by hacktivist group Anonymous Indian arm today.