(i) It might appear that the Rajya Sabha has more power, for it is called 'Upper Chamber' and the Lok Sabha the 'Lower Chamber'. (ii) But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful than Lok Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in our constitution. (iii) OuRead more
(i) It might appear that the Rajya Sabha has more power, for it is called
‘Upper Chamber’ and the Lok Sabha the ‘Lower Chamber’.
(ii) But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful than Lok
Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in
our constitution.
(iii) Our constitution does give the Rajya Sabha some special powers over
the states. But on most of the matters the Lok Sabha exercises supreme
power.
(i) In recent years, the courts have given several judgements and directives to protect public interest and human rights. (ii) Anyone can approach the courts, if public interest is hurt by the actions of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation. (iii) The courts intervene to preventRead more
(i) In recent years, the courts have given several judgements and directives
to protect public interest and human rights.
(ii) Anyone can approach the courts, if public interest is hurt by the actions
of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation.
(iii) The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government’s power
to make decisions. They check malpractices on the part of the public
officials.
It means that the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country. Its decisions are binding on all the other courts of the country. It can take up any dispute: (i) between the citizens of the county; (ii) between citizens and the government; (iii) between two or more state governmRead more
It means that the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the
country. Its decisions are binding on all the other courts of the country. It can
take up any dispute:
(i) between the citizens of the county;
(ii) between citizens and the government;
(iii) between two or more state governments; and
(iv) between the union and state governments.
It is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases. If can hear
appeals against the decisions of the high courts.
(i) The Judiciary is not under the control of the Legislature or the Executive. (ii) The judges do not act on the directions of the government or according to the wishes of the party in power. (iii) That is why, all modern democracies have units that are independent of the Legislature and the ExecutRead more
(i) The Judiciary is not under the control of the Legislature or the Executive.
(ii) The judges do not act on the directions of the government or according
to the wishes of the party in power.
(iii) That is why, all modern democracies have units that are independent of
the Legislature and the Executive.
(i) The President appoints the Prime Minister. When a party or coalition of parties secures a clear majority in the elections, the President has to appoint the leader of the majority party or the coalition that enjoys majority support in the Lok Sabha. (ii) When no party or coalition gets a majorityRead more
(i) The President appoints the Prime Minister. When a party or coalition
of parties secures a clear majority in the elections, the President has
to appoint the leader of the majority party or the coalition that enjoys
majority support in the Lok Sabha.
(ii) When no party or coalition gets a majority in the Lok Sabha, the President
exercises his or her discretion. The President appoints a leader who, in
her opinion, can muster majority support in the Lok Sabha. In such a
case, the President can ask the newly appointed Prime Minister to prove
a majority support in the Lok Sabha within a specified time.
Which of the two Houses is more powerful?
(i) It might appear that the Rajya Sabha has more power, for it is called 'Upper Chamber' and the Lok Sabha the 'Lower Chamber'. (ii) But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful than Lok Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in our constitution. (iii) OuRead more
(i) It might appear that the Rajya Sabha has more power, for it is called
See less‘Upper Chamber’ and the Lok Sabha the ‘Lower Chamber’.
(ii) But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful than Lok
Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in
our constitution.
(iii) Our constitution does give the Rajya Sabha some special powers over
the states. But on most of the matters the Lok Sabha exercises supreme
power.
What do you understand by Public Interest Litigation?
(i) In recent years, the courts have given several judgements and directives to protect public interest and human rights. (ii) Anyone can approach the courts, if public interest is hurt by the actions of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation. (iii) The courts intervene to preventRead more
(i) In recent years, the courts have given several judgements and directives
See lessto protect public interest and human rights.
(ii) Anyone can approach the courts, if public interest is hurt by the actions
of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation.
(iii) The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government’s power
to make decisions. They check malpractices on the part of the public
officials.
What does ‘integration of judiciary’ mean?
It means that the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country. Its decisions are binding on all the other courts of the country. It can take up any dispute: (i) between the citizens of the county; (ii) between citizens and the government; (iii) between two or more state governmRead more
It means that the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the
See lesscountry. Its decisions are binding on all the other courts of the country. It can
take up any dispute:
(i) between the citizens of the county;
(ii) between citizens and the government;
(iii) between two or more state governments; and
(iv) between the union and state governments.
It is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases. If can hear
appeals against the decisions of the high courts.
What does ‘independence of judiciary’ mean?
(i) The Judiciary is not under the control of the Legislature or the Executive. (ii) The judges do not act on the directions of the government or according to the wishes of the party in power. (iii) That is why, all modern democracies have units that are independent of the Legislature and the ExecutRead more
(i) The Judiciary is not under the control of the Legislature or the Executive.
See less(ii) The judges do not act on the directions of the government or according
to the wishes of the party in power.
(iii) That is why, all modern democracies have units that are independent of
the Legislature and the Executive.
What are the discretionary powers of the President?
(i) The President appoints the Prime Minister. When a party or coalition of parties secures a clear majority in the elections, the President has to appoint the leader of the majority party or the coalition that enjoys majority support in the Lok Sabha. (ii) When no party or coalition gets a majorityRead more
(i) The President appoints the Prime Minister. When a party or coalition
See lessof parties secures a clear majority in the elections, the President has
to appoint the leader of the majority party or the coalition that enjoys
majority support in the Lok Sabha.
(ii) When no party or coalition gets a majority in the Lok Sabha, the President
exercises his or her discretion. The President appoints a leader who, in
her opinion, can muster majority support in the Lok Sabha. In such a
case, the President can ask the newly appointed Prime Minister to prove
a majority support in the Lok Sabha within a specified time.