Month: June 2023
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Quasi-Federalism in India
Law and You > Constitutional Law > Quasi-Federalism in India The Constitution of India has adopted federal features; though it does not, in fact, claim that it establishes a federation. The question whether the Indian Constitution could be called a federal constitution troubled the minds of the members of the Constituent Assembly. This question cannot…
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Federalism in Australia, Canada, the US and India
Law and You > Constitutional Law > Federalism in Australia, Canada, the US and India The word ‘Federation’ has been derived from the Latin word foedus, which means treaty, contract or compact. Thus, a federal state is seen as a compact or association of states/provinces due to an agreement or treaty. It is an arrangement…
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What is Federalism?
Law and You > Constitutional Law > What is Federalism? A state can be classified as federal or unitary based on the division of powers or absence of division of powers, between the national and provincial governments. In a federal system, the constitution formally divides the powers between the centre/national and states/provinces, whereas in a…
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Salient Features of the Constitution of India
Law and You > Constitutional Law > Salient Features of the Constitution of India The Indian Constitution which directly and indirectly flow from the Preamble, indicating the faith of framers in the ideals, objectives and goals as mentioned in our Constitution. The salient features of the Constitution of India are as follows: Written and Detailed…
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The Preamble of the Constitution of India
Law and You > Constitutional Law > The Preamble of the Constitution of India The preamble of the Constitution of India is an important aspect of it as it sets out the main objectives which the Constitution seeks to secure for the people. Preamble, which sets out different objects and necessary background to understand the…
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Legislative Relations Between Centre and State (Article 245-255)
Law and You > Constitutional Law > Legislative Relations Between Centre and State (Article 245-255) Indian Constitution is neither purely ‘federal’ nor purely ‘unitary’. The constitution of India follows the federal structure by dividing all of its power between the Centre and the states. Specific subjects have been allocated to the exclusive fields of the…