The State Judiciary in India is responsible for ensuring justice at the state level. It functions independently and includes the High Court, District Courts, and Subordinate Courts. The High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state, while lower courts handle civil, criminal, and administrative matters. 1. Structure of the State Judiciary The State […]
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The State Legislature is the law-making body at the state level in India. It consists of one or two Houses depending on the state. While all states have a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha), some states also have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), making them bicameral. 1. Composition of the State Legislature 🔹 The State Legislature […]
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The Chief Minister & Council of Ministers
The Chief Minister (CM) is the head of the state government, exercising real executive power alongside the Governor, the constitutional head. Appointed by the Governor, the CM’s role includes executive, legislative, financial, and discretionary powers. The Council of Ministers assists the CM, managing various state departments and policies, ensuring effective governance.
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The Governor – Powers, Functions, and Role
The Governor is the constitutional head of an Indian state, appointed by the President and serving a term of five years. The Governor performs various executive, legislative, judicial, and discretionary functions while ensuring constitutional adherence. Their powers include appointing the Chief Minister, summoning the legislature, and recommending President’s Rule.
A Financial Bill is a bill related to financial matters such as taxation, public expenditure, borrowing, and government funds. Unlike a Money Bill, a Financial Bill may contain provisions related to both financial and non-financial matters. 📚 1. Types of Financial Bills The Indian Constitution recognizes three types of Financial Bills: Type of Financial Bill […]
A Money Bill is a type of bill that deals exclusively with financial matters, such as taxation, borrowing, and government expenditure. Article 110 of the Indian Constitution defines a Money Bill and states that only the Lok Sabha can introduce it. 1. What is a Money Bill? A Money Bill is a special type of […]
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Ordinary Bills in the Indian Parliament
An Ordinary Bill is a legislative proposal that can be introduced in either House of Parliament and addresses non-financial matters. It requires approval from both Houses and follows a detailed process before receiving Presidential assent. Key types include Government and Private Member’s Bills, each with distinct introduction mechanisms.
The State List is one of the three legislative lists in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It contains subjects on which only the State Legislature has the power to make laws. These subjects are primarily related to matters of local and regional importance such as police, public health, and agriculture. This blog covers […]
The Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution allows both Parliament and State Legislatures to legislate on 52 subjects. In cases of conflict, Parliament’s law prevails. Significant articles include 246 and 254, governing legislative powers and conflicts. Notable subjects encompass education, criminal law, and trade, ensuring uniformity and state flexibility.
The Union List is one of the three legislative lists in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It contains subjects on which only the Parliament of India has the power to make laws. These subjects are of national importance, such as defense, foreign affairs, and atomic energy. 1. Constitutional Provisions on the Union List […]