“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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