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National Commission for SC

National Commission for SC, ST and BC

Introduction – Why This Commission is Important Recently, the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) recommended the removal of several Muslim and other communities from the Backward Classes List in West Bengal. This has Continued the recent debate about the purpose of constitutional commissions. Social justice is a fundamental commitment to the people of India, […]

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President of India

President of India: Powers, Election, Veto, Pardoning & Comparison

Introduction “The President is not merely a head of state, but the constitutional conscience-keeper of the nation.” — Inspired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision The President of India serves as the head of the Indian State, its first citizen, and represents the unity of the nation. India has a parliamentary democracy, which means the real

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Freedom of Religion

Freedom of Religion in India: Sabarimala, Waqf Board, and Constitutional Insights

In a country of a thousand different faiths, the Constitution of India serves as the only strand that weaves them together. Whether it is the case on whether women can enter the Sabarimala temple, the Waqf Board property cases, or the recent film claims regarding “The Taj Story” about the Taj Mahal having once served

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Article 18 of indian constitution

Article 18 Explained: Why Padma Awards Aren’t ‘Titles’

Introduction: Award Season and the Idea of Titles in the Constitution Each year, the National Film Awards and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards fill the country with pride — rewarding India’s creative genius as well as the spirit of excellence. They honour merit that binds together the cultural and moral fabric of the Republic. But, isn’t it

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Elections of President and Vice President– Key Differences

Today, NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan won the vice-presidential election and became 15th Vice–president of India. He won 452 votes out of 752 valid votes. As recently, the sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar refocused attention on the Vice President elections. This particular political and constitutional process is now also important and relevant for numerous

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