Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Justice B.N. Srikrishna headed the committee that examined the feasibility and implications of implementing a Uniform Civil Code.
Article 76 deals with the appointment of the Attorney General of India by the President.
The Sathananthan judgment brought significant reforms in bail provisions and criminal procedure in 2023.
Article 217 provides that judges of High Courts are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.
The Kesavananda Bharati judgment (1973) established that certain basic features of the Constitution cannot be amended, even by Parliament.
Indian federalism is 'cooperative federalism' where Parliament can amend the Constitution without state consent, making it different from dual federalism.
Article 256 ensures States comply with Union laws; Article 257 empowers the Union to direct States on specific matters.
In the Concurrent List, both Union and State governments can legislate, but Union law takes precedence in case of contradiction.
The Concurrent List contains 47 subjects over which both Union and State governments can legislate.
Article 262 specifically deals with inter-state water disputes and their resolution mechanisms.
