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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