Indian Federalism- Issues and Challenges

Introduction The term ‘Federalism’ has been originated from the Latin word ‘foedus’ which means ‘Covenant’. Federalism can be defined as “compound mode of government which combines the central government with the regional governments to form a single political system where the powers of the governments are divided among them”. According to the Stanford Encyclopedia ofRead More

OVERVIEW OF RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN

INTRODUCTION With the advent of social media and networking it is difficult to maintain privacy with the data available online. Data on the internet is flowing like water in the river. If the information of someone is available on the internet which the person has relevant context now or the reason for which it wasRead More

RECENT AMENDMENTS IN THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND RELEVANT CASES

INTRODUCTION “The Indian constitution is first and foremost a social document, and it is aided by its Parts III and IV (Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy, respectively) acting together as its chief instruments and conscience in realizing the goals set by it for all people.” The constitution was purposefully written in broadRead More

TRAVELLING ABROAD IS A HUMAN RIGHT

The Supreme Court of India emphasized in Satish Chandra Verma vs. Union of India that the freedom to go abroad, like marriage and family, is a genuine and vital human right. “The right to travel abroad is an important basic human right because it fosters an individual’s independent and self-determining creative character,” wrote a benchRead More

CASTE BASED RESERVATIONS IN INDIA – A CONSTITUTIONAL EXAMINATION

Introduction India, a country with many ideologies, religions, dialects, castes, and topography, represents unity and integrity. However, when it comes to the Varna System, which divides Indians into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, there is no such unity displayed (Scheduled Casts, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Communities, the most oppressed ones). As a result, theRead More

Right To Property – Journey from Fundamental Right to Constitutional Right

Abstract – The historical foundations of Indian experiences and conceptions of property and wealth are considerably different from those of Western countries. The current property system, as we know it, sprang from unique events in Europe throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, and hence its lessons were not generally applicable. The concept of property rightsRead More

RIGHT TO FOOD AND SHELTER ON THE TOUCHSTONE OF ARTICLE 21

ABSTRACT Interpretation of Article 21 has been given the widest amplitude post the judgment of Maneka Gandhi and since then it has included rights such as the right to food, the right to shelter, and a host of other rights. INTRODUCTION Article 21 is one of the most vital and indispensable fundamental rights that isRead More

Overview on Religious Liberty and Women rights in India

Women have always played an important role in our civilization’s growth. They are the ones who developed and are a large part of the societal norm. They shape entire generations. Any community’s lifeblood is its women. They are supposed to look after things with all of their hearts while expanding their proportions to assist society’sRead More

Critical Analysis on Execution of Capital Punishment in India

INTRODUCTION Various dynasties have risen and fallen over the years, but the only thing they all had in common was the employment of the death sentence as a means of enforcing justice. In terms of international law, “King Hammurabi of Babylon was the first to codify death penalty regulations. Other types of death sentences wereRead More