Polity

Polity (Salient Features of the Indian Constitution)

1. Lengthiest Written Constitution 2. Drawn from Various Sources 3. Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility 4. Federal System with Unitary Bias 5. Parliamentary Government 6. Synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial Supremacy 7. Integrated and Independent Judiciary 8. Fundamental Rights 9. Directive Principles of State Policy 10. Fundamental Duties 11. Secular State 12. Universal Adult […]

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Polity (Making of the Constitution of India)

1. Demand for a Constituent Assembly 2. Composition of the Constituent Assembly 3. Functioning of the Constituent Assembly 4. Committees in the Constituent Assembly 5. Drafting and Finalization of the Constitution 6. Enactment and Enforcement of the Constitution 7. Criticism and Challenges 8. Legacy and Key Facts 9. Committees and Key Contributions in Detail 10.

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Polity (Historical Background)

1. Historical Background of British Rule in India 2. Company Rule (1773-1858) 3. Crown Rule (1858-1947) 4. Significant Events Leading to Independence 5. Key Figures in Transition to Independence 6. Major Legislative Milestones in British India 7. Introduction of Representative and Decentralized Government 8. Toward Responsible Government and Provincial Autonomy 9. Key Provisions of the

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Polity (Directive Principles of State)

Directive Principles of State Policy: Overview Key Features of the Directive Principles Classification of Directive Principles Amendments and Additions to Directive Principles Implementation of Directive Principles Criticism and Limitations of Directive Principles Utility and Relevance of Directive Principles Despite criticisms, DPSPs serve multiple roles: Conflict Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles Implementation of Directive Principles

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Polity (Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes)

The Constitution of India includes specific provisions for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Backward Classes (BCs), and Anglo-Indians to ensure equality and justice as stated in the Preamble. These provisions, outlined in Part XVI of the Constitution (Articles 330-342A), cover: These provisions are classified into Permanent and Temporary (based on their longevity) and Protective

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Polity (Rights and Liabilities of the Government)

1. Overview of Rights and Liabilities Articles 294 to 300 in Part XII of the Indian Constitution address the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations, and lawsuits concerning the Union and state governments. They provide a framework for the Union and states as legal entities, enabling them to manage assets, incur liabilities, and participate in legal

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Polity (public service)

1. Classification of Services 2. Constitutional Provisions on Public Services 3. Recruitment and Service Conditions 4. Tenure and Doctrine of Pleasure 5. Safeguards for Civil Servants 6. Additional Provisions on All-India Services 7. Miscellaneous Provisions Summary Table of Key Articles (Referenced in Document) Article Number Subject 308 Interpretation 309 Recruitment and Conditions 310 Tenure of

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Polity (cooperative societies)

97th Constitutional Amendment Act (2011) and Cooperative Societies Introduction to the Amendment The 97th Constitutional Amendment in 2011 gave cooperative societies a constitutional status, introducing key changes: Key Provisions in Part IX-B Purpose and Rationale Behind the 97th Amendment Constitutional Validity and Judicial Review of the 97th Amendment Articles Related to Cooperative Societies at a

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Polity (National Disaster Management Authority [NDMA])

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) 1. Establishment 2. Objectives 3. Functions of NDMA 4. Additional Functions State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) 1. Establishment and Composition 2. Functions of SDMA District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) 1. Establishment and Composition 2. Functions of DDMA 5. Specialized Agencies and Additional Components National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) National Institute

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