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Constitution of India

REFORMS FOR NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED CASTES- A WAY FORWARD

 INTRODUCTION The Indian caste system and its social-stratification gave rise to few disadvantaged castes such as Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). “Scheduled Castes”is defined under article 366(24) as castes, races, tribes, or parts of groups which are deemed under article 341 to be Scheduled Castes. To provide safeguards against discrimination and to uplift

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An Analysis of Budget 2021-22

The article is written by Sneha Mahawar, a  law student at Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies. The article discusses the important highlights and gives an overview of the Budget 2021-22.  Introduction of Budget  As per Article 112 of the Constitution of India, 1949, it requires the government to present to parliament a statement of estimated

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GOA’S UNIFORM CIVIL CODE: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS PARTICULARITY

 Introduction INDIA rightfully justifies the title of ‘the land of diversity. It is through this term that we epitomize ourselves on the world stage; the poster child of all things inimitably unique, living under the same roof, guarded by one single Constitution. But what most outsiders (and sometimes insiders) disremember is the price we pay

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The Savior of India’s Democracy: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

 Introduction The Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala also known as the Kesavananda Bharati case is the most important landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India. This case outlined the Basic Structure Doctrine of our Indian Constitution. It is also called the case which saved India’s Democracy. The case proceedings and arguments of this

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Explained: Horizontal Applications Of Constitutional Rights In India

 OVERVIEW OF THE CONCEPT OF ‘HORIZONTAL EFFECT’ The Indian Constitution, just like its counterparts in the United States, Canada, and Germany, commonly deals with constitutional rights that are ‘vertical’ in nature. Before the horizontal effect is elucidated, it is obligatory to understand what inferences are brought forth by the ‘vertical effect’. The vertical effect of

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Education, Family and Children’s Rights

 INTRODUCTION Education is the act of teaching or training. It is the act or process of acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally preparing one for mature life. However, most people start getting educated at a very tender age.  Moreover, every country has children’s rights. Children’s rights include the right

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