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Article 5 made certain persons as Indian citizens at the time of the commencement of Indian Constitution. The first condition to be an Indian Citizen is of „domicile‟ i.e. a person has domicile in the territory of India. The term „domicile‟ has not been defined in the Indian Constitution. „Domicile‟ means the place where a … Read more DMPQ: Explain the provisions for Citizenship in Indian Constitution.

Fundamental rights are enshrined in Part III of the constitution and are enforceable by court. While DPSP are enshrined in part IV of the constitution and are not enforceable. Both are complimentary to each other. As Fundamental rights ensures political democracy which is hollow if not accompanied by social and economic democracy. The reasons for … Read more DMPQ- Why Directive Principles were not accorded the same status akin to Fundamental rights on the commencement of Indian Constitution.

Functions of The Election Commission of India The Superintendence, Direction and Control of Election Preparation of Electoral Rolls To declare the date of Election To reognise and derecognise Political Parties To prepare code of conduct for Political Parties Control over the staff connected with Election To conduct Election To establish Polling Stations Safety of Ballot Boxes … Read more DMPQ- Mention the main Functions of The Election Commission of India.

Law relating to marriage and/or divorce has been codified in different enactments applicable to people of different religions. These are: The Converts’ Marriage Dissolution Act, 1866 The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 The Kazis Act, 1880 The Anand Marriage Act, 1909 The Indian Succession Act, 1925 The Child Marriage Restraint … Read more DMPQ- Mention the list of Family / Personal laws in India. Explain the need of Uniform Civil Code.

Local self government is the govt. at the grass root level which looks after the administration at the local level. It give representation to the local people and possess fairly large measure of autonomy , raising atleast a part of its revenue locally and spending it on activities that are considered local. Significance: Provide foundation … Read more DMPQ: What is local self government? What is the significance of local self government?( Polity)

Replaced Freedom of Information Act 2002. Jammu and Kashmir has separate Right To Information Act – RTI 2009. RTI relaxes restrictions placed by Official Secrets Act 1923. 3 Levels – Public Information Officer, First Appellate Authority, Central Information Commission(CIC). Time period for Public Information Officer : Expeditiously or within 30 daysfrom the date of receipt by public authority. … Read more DMPQ- What are the Salient Features of Right To Information Act 2005

Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility Constitutions are also classified into rigid and flexible. A rigid Constitution is one that requires a special procedure for its amendment, as for example, the American Constitution. A flexible constitution, on the other hand, is one that can be amended in the same manner as the ordinary laws are made, … Read more DMPQ- Indian Constitution is a Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility. Justify.

Ans4: Procedure Established by Law It means that a law that is duly enacted by legislature or the concerned body is valid if it has followed the correct procedure. Following this doctrine means that, a person can be deprived of his life or personal liberty according to the procedure established by law. So, if Parliament … Read more DMPQ: What do you understand by the term due process of law and procedure established by law? (POLITY)

PMO is the attached office of the Prime minister. It acts as a centralised agency. The relevance of PMO is decided by the person holding the post of the PM and the kind of government majority government or minority government. Relevance of PMO: Acts as a repository of data, records, files etc. Hence provide continuity … Read more DMPQ- What is PMO? Comment on its relevance. (POLITY)

According to a study there are atleast one million cases are pending in 6 High courts. The average life span of such cases is 3-10 years. The possible reasons for the delay and pendency of cases are: Overloading of cases. Economic and commercial cases are usually complex, require economic expertise in their handling and disposal, … Read more DMPQ: What are the possible reasons for the delay and pendency of cases in courts?( Polity)