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Chapter 22 Cabinet Committees

The Cabinet in India operates with the help of smaller groups known as Cabinet Committees. These committees are essential for making the decision-making process more efficient and focused. Each committee has specific tasks and responsibilities, allowing them to handle particular issues in detail before presenting them to the full Cabinet....
Chapter 12 Basic Structure of the Constitution

The topic of whether the Fundamental Rights outlined in the Indian Constitution can be altered by Parliament under Article 368 has been an important subject of legal debate. Shortly after the Constitution was enacted in 1950, the <strong>Supreme Court of India</strong> examined this issue in the landmark case known as the <strong>Shankari Prasad case (1951)</strong>. This case questioned the constitutionality of the <strong>First Amendment Act (1951)</strong>, which limited the right to property. The Supreme Court held that Parliament has the authority to amend the Constitution, including the Fundamental Rights, which are protected under it. The Court argued that the term ‘law’ in <strong>Article 13</strong> refers to ordinary laws and does not include constitutional amendments, allowing Parliament to modify or even remove Fundamental Rights by enacting a constitutional amendment....
Chapter 55 National Commission For Protection Of Child In India

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is an important body in India that was established to safeguard the rights of children. It is not based on the Constitution but was created by law, specifically through the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, enacted by the Indian Parliament. The NCPCR started its work in the year 2007, and its main goal is to protect, promote, and defend the rights of children across the country....
Chapter 10 Fundamental Duties

In India, the rights and responsibilities of citizens are closely linked and cannot be separated. When the Indian Constitution was first created, it included a list of rights known as Fundamental Rights but did not initially include a list of Fundamental Duties. This means that the people who wrote the Constitution did not think it was necessary to outline what duties citizens should fulfill. Instead, they focused on the roles and responsibilities of the government, which they defined as Directive Principles of State Policy....
Chapter 18 President of India

Part V of the Indian Constitution focuses on the Union Executive, detailing Articles 52 to 78. This part outlines the roles and responsibilities of several important figures in the Indian government. The Union executive comprises the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers, and the Attorney General of India....
Chapter 38 Panchayati Raj

The term "Panchayati Raj" in India refers to a system of local self-government in rural areas. This system was designed to promote democracy and empower people at the grassroots level. Each state in India has implemented this system through various acts passed by their respective legislative assemblies. The aim is to facilitate rural development by allowing local communities to participate in governance and decision-making processes....
Chapter 62 Bar Council Of India

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is an important organization responsible for regulating the legal profession in India. It was created by an act passed by the Parliament called the Advocates Act of 1961. Unlike constitutional bodies that are established by the Constitution itself, the BCI is known as a statutory body since it was formed through this specific legislation....
Chapter 69 Special Provision Relating To Certain Classes In India

The Indian Constitution strives to achieve the goals of equality and justice, as highlighted in its Preamble. To support this vision, it has established special provisions for certain groups in society, such as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Backward Classes (BCs), and Anglo-Indians. These provisions are important because they aim to uplift those who have historically faced discrimination and disadvantages....
Chapter 23 Parliament Of India

The Parliament is an important part of the Indian government and serves as its main law-making body. It plays a crucial role in the country’s democracy because India follows a parliamentary system of government, which is similar to what is used in the United Kingdom. This model is often referred to as the 'Westminster' model of government. ...
Chapter 54 National Commission For Women In India

The National Commission for Women (NCW) was set up in India to address issues related to women's rights and their welfare. The idea for this Commission began in 1974, when a group called the Committee on Status of Women in India recommended its creation. This was aimed at monitoring the situation of women and helping to solve their problems while also encouraging their economic and social development....