Seventy-five years after its enactment, the First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951 continues to shape India’s democracy. From introducing the Ninth Schedule and enabling land reforms to expanding reservations and redefining free speech limits, its legacy remains central to debates on rights, social justice, and judicial review.
The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) has gained prominence after the Delhi High Court linked it to the Right to Privacy under Article 21. The judgment lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records while balancing privacy, transparency, and the public’s right to know.
The debate over Adivasi identity, faith, and constitutional rights has reignited questions about tribal autonomy, religious freedom, and Scheduled Tribe status. Understanding these issues is crucial for safeguarding indigenous culture and social justice in India.
Suo motu cognisance allows courts to take up matters on their own without a formal petition. As its use by the Supreme Court grows, debates over judicial activism, overreach, and the role of lower courts have intensified.
The President of India is the constitutional head of the nation — elected indirectly, bound by convention, and vested with sweeping powers that range from pardons to proclaming emergencies.
President holds office for 5 years. Under Article 56, they can resign to the Vice-President, be impeached for violation, and continue until the next President takes charge.
Article 55: President is elected by MPs and MLAs, with vote values based on population to ensure fair representation of states and balance with the Union, using STV and secret ballot.
Article 54 states that the President is elected by an Electoral College made up of elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies, including Delhi and Puducherry.
Article 52 states that India shall have a President, the head of the country and the highest authority in the Union executive.
The executive power of India is vested in the President under Article 53, exercised directly or through officers. The President is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, subject to law, and powers of states remain unaffected.
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