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The principle of Proportionality in administrative law ensures that restrictive measures adopted by an administration are not more than necessary to achieve legitimate aims, balancing individual rights with public interest.
CAG is an independent constitutional authority who submits audit reports directly to Parliament and State Legislatures. CAG reports to these bodies, not to the executive, ensuring independence.
The Narasimhan Committee Report (2023) made significant recommendations regarding the functioning, administration, and modernization of subordinate courts and the subordinate judiciary in India.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, is the apex body responsible for disaster management coordination at the national level in India.
Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections is the function of the Election Commission of India, not the State Election Commission. The State Election Commission handles local body elections like Panchayats and Municipalities.
Section 8 of the RTI Act provides exemptions for national security, personal privacy, public safety, and other sensitive matters to balance transparency with legitimate confidentiality concerns.
While judges are appointed by the President (not Governor), and salaries are determined by law, the Governor does dissolve the Assembly on ministerial advice. However, judicial appointments remain a presidential function.
Established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, the doctrine prevents constitutional amendments from destroying the Constitution's basic structure, including democracy, federalism, and judicial review.
Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.
Colourable legislation refers to laws that disguise their true purpose to evade constitutional limitations. Such laws can be struck down as they violate the spirit of the Constitution.