UPSC Law Optional
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Constitutional and administrative law for UPSC law optional, arranged by syllabus topic. 50 articles from De Facto IAS: fundamental rights, President and Governor, legislative privileges, delegated legislation, natural justice and judicial review.
Overview
2 articles
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Administrative Law Syllabus Analysis
This post will give detail of books and its content to read in detail for all subject of UPSC law optional Syllabus of administrative law only. For…
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Analysis of UPSC Optional Law Syllabus (Constitutional Law)
This page analyses the syllabus of Constitutional law only in Detail as provided in UPSC law Optional for CSE Mains Examination in detail. Its do not…
Constitutional law
1. Constitution and constitutionalism
4 articles
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Preamble of the Indian Constitution - Interpretational Value
The interpretational value of the Preamble can be studied in three dimensions: 1. Preamble as the Interpreter of the Constitution itself; 2. Preamble…
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Role and Significance of Preamble of Indian Constitution.
The Preamble to the Constitution has played a predominant role in shaping, the destiny of the country. Wherever the limbs of democracy have moved on…
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PREAMBLE : IS IT A PART OF THE CONSTITUTION?
It is interesting to note that the Preamble, though the Constitution opens with it, was not the first to come into existence. It was the last piece…
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Due Process, Rule of Law and Democracy
DUE PROCESS - It is the legal requirement that the state must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person and laws that states enact…
2. Fundamental rights, PIL, legal aid
12 articles
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Fundamental Rights of a Foreigner Under Article 21: What the Constitution Guarantees to Non-Citizens
What constitutional guarantees does India extend to non-citizens? Explore the fundamental rights of foreigners under Article 21, deportation…
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Meaning of “other authorities” under Article 12 Of Constitution
Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines the term ‘State’ for the purpose of enforcing Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights are primarily…
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Right to silence under Indian Constitution
Significance of the 'right to silence' under the Indian Constitution. Learn about its various facets and its vital role in ensuring a fair and just…
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Right of Minority to establish and Administer education Institutions
The Indian Constitution, through Articles 29 and 30, provides specific rights to minorities, particularly in the realm of education. These rights are…
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Surrogacy in India : Law and Issues
Legal, ethical, and constitutional aspects of surrogacy in India, from the 2021 regulations to the impact on LGBTQIA+ couples and live-in partners.
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Article 23 - Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor
Explore the significance of Article 23 in protecting against human trafficking and forced labor. Learn about its broad interpretation and inclusive…
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The Right of Reproductive Autonomy in India: A Constitutional Perspective
Evolving landscape of reproductive autonomy in India, from landmark legal judgments to societal shifts. Uncover the constitutional foundations and…
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Right to Vote In India
Uncover the paradox of the 'Right to Vote in India' - a crucial aspect of democracy, yet not explicitly recognized as a constitutional right.
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Lok Adalat and Permanent Lok Adalat: Understanding Under the Legal Service Authority Act
Article provides a detail understanding of lok adalat and permanent lok adalat with clear distinction between them
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Freedom of Profession, Occupation, Trade or Business.
Article 19(1) of the Constitution, guarantees certain fundamental rights, subject to the power of the State to impose restrictions on the exercise of…
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Writs - Condition, Case Laws and Legal Perspective.
Writ of Habeas Corpus Writ of habeas corpus, is a Latin phrase, which can be literally translated as "We command that you have the body". It means,…
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Doctrine of Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain: Meaning, Constitutional Provision, Limit on the doctrine, Police power vis vis Eminent domain, Tax Powe vis a vis Eminent Domain,…
3. FR, DPSP and fundamental duties
2 articles
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Directive Principles vs. Fundamental Rights: From Conflict to Harmonious Construction
Trace the journey from early constitutional conflict to the Supreme Court's doctrine of harmonious construction between Directive Principles and…
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Parts III and IV as 'Conscience of the Constitution': Why Neither Can Destroy the Other
Parts III and IV as 'Conscience of the Constitution': Why Neither Can Destroy the Other Meta Description: Parts III and IV of the Indian Constitution…
4. President and Council of Ministers
6 articles
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Executive Clemency in India: Pardoning Power Under Articles 72 and 161
Understand the pardoning power of the President (Article 72) and Governor (Article 161) — the five forms of clemency, key Supreme Court judgments,…
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Impeachment of President of India
Process of the impeachment of the President of India, a vital constitutional recourse rooted in democratic governance and accountability. comparing…
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Pardoning power of President
Meaning, limitation and review of pardoning power of president of india, major case and explained by SC
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Ordinance Making power of President
Limit and balance between the President's ordinance-making power and judicial review in India. Learn how this unique power have been utilised…
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Collective Responsibility of Council of Minister - A Brief Understanding
Collective responsibility - Meaning It implies that Council of Ministers is responsible (to the Lok Sabha) as a body for the general conduct of the…
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Position of President:Relation with Council of Ministers
The President must exercise powers according to the Constitution. Art. 53(1) which vests the executive power of the Union in the President provides…
5. Governor and his powers
1 article
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Scope of Article 161: Pardoning power of Governor
This article delves into the various facets of Article 161, its interpretation by courts, the extent of the Governor's pardoning powers, and the…
8. Legislative powers, privileges, immunities
3 articles
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Anti Defection law: Case laws and 10th Schedule
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Office of profit under Indian Constitution
Understand 'Office of Profit' under the Indian Constitution and its critical role in maintaining the democracy's integrity. Supreme court decisions…
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Legislative privileges In India
Explore and understand legislative privileges in India. Learn about the constitutional framework and landmark cases.
Administrative law
11. Natural justice
1 article
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Right to Legal Representation and Natural Justice
PNJ and in administrative proceedings and the evolving landscape of the 'Right to Legal Representation'.
12. Delegated legislation
3 articles
13. Separation of powers
3 articles
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Separation of Powers in India: Why the American Model Was Deliberately Rejected
India's Constitution deliberately rejected the strict American separation of powers doctrine. Explore why, what replaced it, and how the basic…
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Rule of Law: Dicey's Theory and Its Application in India
Rule of Law: Dicey's Theory and Its Application in India Meta Description: Explore Dicey's three pillars of Rule of Law — supremacy of law, equality…
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Separation of Power In India - Evolution and Debates
This article delves into the definition of the separation of power in India, its evolution and Supreme court opinion with Consitutent Assemble…
14. Judicial review of administrative action
3 articles
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Non-Application of Mind Under Administrative Law
In the exercise of administrative functions, it is crucial that authorities vested with discretionary power act with due diligence and exercise…
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Tribunals in India
Tribunals in India and understand their powers, distinctions from courts, and their role in the judicial system.
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Tribunalization of Justice in India
Recent trend in India is about tribunalisation of Justice has acquired great significance. This post discuss about the same
Other topics
4 articles
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Language and the Indian Constitution
Language is not merely a tool of communication—it is an embodiment of identity, culture, heritage, and community. In a country as diverse as India,…
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One Nation One election Bill in Simpler Words
The bill introduces simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and all State Legislative Assemblies. This will ensure that…
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Election commission of India - Power, Function under Constitution
Authoritative role of India's Election Commission and its constitutional powers and functions. Learn how it shapes the nation's democratic process.
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Doctrine of pleasure in India: Constitution and Case Law
'Doctrine of Pleasure in India' with this blog post. Explore its evolution, constitutional framework, and landmark case law.
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