Doctrine of Colourable Legislation

Introduction One of the bedrock concepts of the Indian Constitution that enroot and reinforce the doctrine of colourable legislation is federalism. It is worth recalling that federalism is the system of government driven by the two fundamental principles viz. Separation …

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10 Landmark Judgments That Changed India

Introduction Hundreds of judgments are handed down every day, but only a few stand out, such as the Keshavananda Bharati case, Maneka Gandhi case, or Olga Tellis case, which deal with an individual’s fundamental rights. These are branded as ‘landmark …

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Difference Between Special Leave Petition and Appeal

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has been conferred with various kinds of Jurisdiction. The most widely applied jurisdictions being Original as well as Appellate Jurisdiction. The Supreme Court’s Original jurisdiction lies in disputes between the Government of India and …

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Sources Of Indian Constitution

Introduction The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It was ratified on 26th November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly, and finally, it came into force on 26th January 1950. It is regarded as the lengthiest written Constitution …

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Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court

Introduction The Supreme Court of India is the apex court in India. It holds the power to hear appeals from any courts or tribunals under it. In independent India, the Supreme Court was established on 28th January, 1950 and has …

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Reservation Policy in India – A Detailed Analysis

Introduction The term “Reservation” refers to the act of keeping back, withholding or setting apart. Reservation is an act of setting limited conditions or withholding from the complete exposition. The reservation policy exists in India before Independence for uplifting the …

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