Important Doctrines About Constitutional Amendments and Parliamentary Power
1. Doctrine of Basic Structure Parliament holds enormous power under Article 368 to amend the Constitution. That power have limits? Yes. The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) drew the line. The court held that Parliament…
Supreme Court Quashes NEET Protest FIRs Under Article 142: Relief for Student Protesters
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on September 1 2026. The Court said that all FIRs connected to the NEET-UG protests that happened from July 20 to July 25 should be canceled. The group of judges used their powers under Article 142 of the…
Fundamental Rights under the Indian Constitution: Articles, Meaning, and Exceptions
Imagine waking up one morning and finding out that the police arrested your neighbour overnight — no charges, no court, no explanation. Or that a school down the road refused to admit a child simply because of her religion. Or that a newspaper was shut…
Powers and Functions of the President of India: The Guardian of the Constitution
When we think of the President of India, the image that often comes to mind is someone standing tall on Republic Day, saluting the armed forces, or addressing the nation on important occasions. But behind the ceremonial dignity lies one of the most…
Article 368 of the Indian Constitution: Procedure and Power of Parliament to Amend
The Indian Constitution is often described as a “living document,” a metaphorical designation that underscores its organic capacity to evolve alongside the socio-political and economic aspirations of the nation. At the heart of this…