Theories of State – The state is a political entity that has a monopoly on the legitimate use of force within a defined territory. It is an organized political community with a government that exercises sovereign power over the people within its jurisdiction. Political Science is concerned with the State, the highest of all human…
Safeguards of Liberty – The name “liberty” comes from the Latin word “Liber,” which means “free from all shackles.” The Latin word ‘Liber’ means “free of all restrictions.” It signifies that one can do whatever one wants, regardless of the circumstances. However, liberty does not allow a person to do anything they choose. Liberty in…
Relation between RTI and democracy, RTI (Right to Information) is strongly intertwined to democracy. The right to information is a fundamental principle that promotes transparency and accountability in government operations. It guarantees citizens have access to the information they need to participate in the democratic process and hold the government responsible for its actions. RTI…
MLA candidacy not fundamental right so no direct appeal – In the case, Chaitanya Sharma and ors vs Speaker Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and ors, a petition was filed before the Top Court by six Congress legislators from Himachal Pradesh who were disqualified by the speaker of the assembly. Speaker disqualified the MLAs for having…
The Privy Council was a judicial body which heard appeals from various courts of the British colonies including India. The origin of Privy Council can be traced back to the Norman Period of English in 1066, when the King-in-Council came to be regarded as the court of last resort in case of default, defects or…
International Relations – The study of political and social systems, including state relations and the notion of international law, may be traced back to ancient Greece, when the study of political and social systems, including state relations and the concept of international law, began to take shape. The current field of International Relations, on the…
