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Article 14 of Indian Constitution: Right to Equality

Introduction “Be you ever so high, the law is above you.” – Lord Denning Article 14 of the Indian Constitution enshrines the principle that equality forms the foundation of democracy. It directs that the law must treat all persons—powerful or ordinary, Indian or foreign—the same within the territory of India. Consequently, It protects people from […]

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The 130th Amendment Bill, 2025 — Reform or Political Weapon?

Introduction On August 20, 2025, Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament. Consequently, The bill represents a bold and contentious step in the history of the Constitution of India, as it looks to bring a measure of political accountability. The Bill proposes that if

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Twin Shields of Rights: Article 13 and the Basic Structure Doctrine

“The Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document, it is a vehicle of life.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar When we discuss Fundamental Rights, the common question asked is:Who really does the protection besides Indian Judiciary- Article 13 or the Basic Structure Doctrine? The truth is that India has a two-pronged protective system in its Constitution:

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Brain Computer Interface & Indian Laws: Explained for UPSC

Introduction A Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), as developed in our research, decodes a person’s inner speech—imagined but unspoken words—by translating neural activity from the motor cortex into real-time, intelligible language. This advance marks a crucial step toward restoring natural communication for patients unable to speak.”— https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/08/study-inner-speech-decoding-device-patients-paralysis What if machines could tell what you were thinking? This

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Article 12 of Indian Constitution: Who is the ‘State’?

The Fundamental Rights provided for in the Indian Constitution is a very important and arguably central aspect of the Constitution, serving as the foundation for citizens protection against arbitrary actions of the State. However, this raises the question: Who is the State that has to honour these rights? The answer is provided by Article 12.

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