When India was trying to make peace with the earlier imposition of 25% tariff by USA, but then Trump decided to break that peace into pieces by smashing a hefty 25 % additional tariffs on India as a penalty for trading oils with Russia. Affecting almost two-thirds of India’s trade with the United States. The […]
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Introduction “Equality before the law is a constitutional guarantee, but do we understand equality as treating everyone equally or is it really about elevating those who are disadvantaged?“ This is the fundamental question underlying Article 15 of the Constitution of India. It is the third provision which provides for an absolute prohibition of discrimination on
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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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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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“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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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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Introduction – Delhi’s 3rd Ring-Road UER 2 will be inaugrated on 16th August, 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Delhi’s traffic woes have been around for years. The future, 3rd Ring Road area, UER-2 concept was part of the 1962 Delhi Master Plan. A first-order access-controlled expressway, UER-2 will serve as the 3rd Ring Road
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The Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution represent the elemental freedoms entitled to every citizen to protect dignity, equality, and freedom. Stored in Part III (Articles 12-35), the rights allow citizens to be shielded from arbitrary state actions and are the substance of Indian democracy. Today, there are six Fundamental Rights available in India
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What is Separation of Powers? Origin and Theory “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” — Lord Acton Separation of Powers sets out that the State derives its power from several organs—Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary—to avoid concentrating power and to introduce checks and balances. It aims to introduce fairness and accountability and the
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Why do nations require a Constitution? In any society, people must exercise power with care. Governments can be a form of tyranny, even if they start out with the best of intentions. This is one of the reasons why democracies around the world adopt Constitutions—not just as legal documents, but as frameworks they refer to,
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