Indian Constitution
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country. It is a written document that sets out the rules for how the government should work. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. It is the longest written constitution in the world. It defines the powers of the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. It also lists the Fundamental Rights and Duties of every citizen.
Concepts (3)
Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of life or liberty except by law. In the famous Puttaswamy case (2017), the Supreme Court ruled that privacy is a fundamental right.
Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of life or liberty except by law. In the famous Puttaswamy case (2017), the Supreme Court ruled that privacy is a fundamental right. This includes your personal data, your choices, and your private space. For example, the government cannot tap your phone calls without a valid legal reason.
These are areas mentioned in the 5th Schedule of the Constitution. They have a high tribal population. The President of India decides which area becomes a Scheduled Area.
These are areas mentioned in the 5th Schedule of the Constitution. They have a high tribal population. The President of India decides which area becomes a Scheduled Area. The Governor of the state has a special responsibility to report on their administration to the President. This setup protects tribal land from being sold to non-tribals.
This concept ensures that the government follows fair procedures before taking away a person's rights. It means the law itself must be reasonable, fair, and just.
This concept ensures that the government follows fair procedures before taking away a person's rights. It means the law itself must be reasonable, fair, and just. It is not enough for the government to just follow a written procedure; that procedure must also be ethical. For example, a person must be given a fair chance to defend themselves in court.
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