Introduction Elections constitute the foundational mechanism through which democratic legitimacy is produced and renewed. In a representative democracy, the quality of elections directly shapes the quality of governance, political accountability, and public trust in institutions. In India, the electoral process is not merely a procedural exercise but a constitutional practice deeply embedded in the ideals…
Introduction The judiciary is a central pillar of constitutional democracy and plays a critical role in maintaining the rule of law, protecting rights, and ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution. In modern democratic states, the judiciary functions not merely as an arbiter of disputes but as a guardian of constitutional values and a check on…
Introduction The executive constitutes one of the core institutions of the modern state and plays a decisive role in the functioning of constitutional democracy. While the legislature articulates the will of the people through law-making, it is the executive that translates legislative intent into concrete action. In India, the executive has emerged as the most…
Introduction The legislature occupies a central position in any democratic political system. It is the primary institution through which popular will is translated into law and public policy. In constitutional democracies, the legislature performs not merely a law-making function but also acts as a forum for representation, deliberation, accountability, and political socialization. In India, the…
Introduction The Indian Constitution represents a distinctive attempt to reconcile individual liberty with social transformation. This reconciliation is most clearly reflected in the relationship between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy. Together, they constitute the ethical and philosophical core of the Constitution, articulating both the immediate guarantees of freedom and the long-term…
भूमिका संविधान केवल एक विधिक दस्तावेज़ नहीं होता जो राज्य की संस्थाओं की स्थापना करता है और शक्तियों का वितरण करता है; वह किसी समाज की सामूहिक नैतिक, राजनीतिक और दार्शनिक प्रतिबद्धताओं का घोषणापत्र भी होता है। संविधान का दर्शन उन मूल विचारों, मूल्यों और सिद्धांतों को संदर्भित करता है जो संविधान की संरचना, उसकी…
Introduction A constitution is not merely a legal document that establishes political institutions and distributes powers; it is a normative framework that embodies a society’s collective moral, political, and philosophical commitments. The philosophy of a constitution refers to the underlying ideas, values, and principles that guide its structure, interpretation, and operation. In the Indian context,…
India is an important democratic country. Nowhere in the history of human civilization, which is more than five thousand years old, has never been a democratic experiment on such a large scale as it has been going on in India since independence. The realization of the importance of India in the context of democracy is…
Appointment and controversies on the post of Chief Justice The Supreme Court in India acts as the protector of the constitution and the final interpreter of the constitution. The Supreme Court of India has extensive powers of judicial review. He can declare any law passed by the Parliament as invalid which is against the constitution….
Powers of the Supreme Court The Federal Court has a special place in the federal constitution so that balance can be maintained and the autonomy of the supreme and center and units in their respective areas can be maintained. There is a need for a court that can interpret the constitution, and settle disputes between…
