Category: Politics & Government

Essay on emergency provisions and authoritarian powers as per our constitution. Part XVIII of the constitution permits the state to suspend various civil liberties and the application of certain federal principles during presidential proclaimation of states of emergency.The constitution provides for three categories of emergencies: a threat by ‘war or external aggression’ or by ‘internal disturbances’; a ‘failure of constitutional machinery’ in the country or in a state; and a threat to the financial security or credit of the nation or a part of it. Under the first two categories, the Fundamental Rights, with the exception of protection of life and personal liberty, may be suspended, and federal principles may be rendered inoperative.A proclamation of a state of emergency lapses after two months if not approved by both houses of…

1217 words essay on the partition of India. August 14th, 1947 saw the birth of the new Islamic Republic known as Pakistan. At midnight the next day India won its freedom from colonial rule, ending nearly 350 years of British presence in India, the British left India divided, into two nations.The two countries were founded on religion, with Pakistan as an Islamic state and India as a secular one. Whether the partition of these countries was wise and whether it was done too soon is still under debate. Even the imposition of an official boundary has not stopped conflict between them. Boundary issues, left unresolved by the British, have caused two wars and continuing strife between India and Pakistan. ADVERTISEMENTS: The partition of India and its freedom from colonial rule…

493 words short essay on an Indian Farmer. India is mainly an agricultural country. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy. The farmer is an important part of agriculture.Agriculture depends on him. It is the toil of the farmer which brings prosperity in the country. His contribution is invaluable. He is an important member of our society. In other words, it is the land of farmers.The life of an Indian farmer is very hard. He gets up early in the morning. He takes his plough and oxen and goes to the field. He ploughs his field for the whole day. His wife and children also help him in his work. He labours hard in the scorching sun. His routine does not change even in biting cold. The farmer remains busy…

Short Essay on Fundamental Rights in India – There are 120 million smokers in India, of them one million or more die every year and 3,000 in a day, by reason of tobacco use in one form or the other.These figures though staggering but real, at the very onset of our discussion verses us to realize as to how far this evil practice (smoking) is lethal not only for the smokers but also for those, who have occasions to have been around the smokers, called passive smokers.It is under this felt necessity, the Central Government embarked upon to issue notification to prescribe rules relating to ‘Smoking in Public Place’ called ‘Prohibition of Smoking in Public Place Rules, 2008.’ Further, the Supreme Court endorsing the Government’s efforts upheld the Rules to…

459 words essay on A Rickshaw Puller. A rickshaw puller is a poor man. He toils hard for the whole day, from morning till late night. His life is hard. He earns his livelihood by driving a rickshaw. He pulls the rickshaw in scorching sun, at chill winter nights and even in heavy rains. He is a useful member of our society. His service is in equal demand in cities, towns, villages and metros. It is the rickshaw puller who takes us to those places where other means of transportation are not accessible.A rickshaw puller is dressed poorly. Sometimes his clothes are torn. Some of them are bare-footed. They do not have a pair of shoes. During winter a rickshaw puller is not sufficiently dressed. He does not have enough…

Short Essay on the Appointment of Judges in India – The courts in India are expected to assume much wider and vast responsibility than traditionally envisaged. For that, the quality of judges is very important as only this can lead to an effective and efficient judiciary.Only the right judge can dispense the right kind of justice.The selection of a competent judge is a difficult task. If a person gains entry without conforming to the highest standards then he/she cannot be expected to deliver the best. Image Source: cdn.youthkiawaaz.com ADVERTISEMENTS: In India, Art. 124 of the Constitution provide that every judge of the Supreme Court is to be appointed by the President after consultation with other judges of the Supreme Court and High Court. In case of appointment of a judge…