Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Judicial Review is the power of courts to examine the constitutional validity of laws made by the legislature and actions taken by the executive to ensure they don't violate constitutional provisions.
Article 363 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment and appointment of the Lokpal. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provides the statutory framework for this constitutional institution.
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.
