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PREAMBLE AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
Preamble is derived from the Latin word preambulus, meaning to go before or an introduction[1]. As its word of origin suggests, preamble is n preliminary or an introductory statement to any act or legislation, in this case to the constitution of India. It is indicative of the philosophy, purpose, uses, principles, objectives, ideas and aspirations for the preceding law. Preamble is considered as a blue-print of the forward act.
Farmer’s Protest- A national Crisis
The farm bills were introduced on 14th September 2020, passed in the Lok Sabha on 17th September and in Rajya Sabha on 20th September. The president gave his assent on 24th September and the Gazette notification was published on 27th September. In the matter of less than two weeks, without democratic process and discussion the farm bills bulldozed their way into becoming laws.
LAW AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
Law and society evolve simultaneously with almost some pace. They are complement to each other. Law has slowly and gradually evolved because of the slow and gradual change in social terms of society. After sometime, society also began to change with the forward changes in law.
CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE RTI AMENDMENT ACT 2019
On the 12th of October 2005, the Indian Parliament effectively did away with the controversial and allegedly counter-intuitive Freedom of Information Act, 2002, and replaced it with a rectified and improved rendition of the aforementioned intention, the Right to Information Act, 2005.[1] It gave rise to the formation of independent statutory bodies, namely, the State and the Central Information Commission. To ensure their efficacy, these bodies had virtually been eradicated off of most of the ties to the Government, so as to make it truly independent in practice. Hence, even the CIC has no jurisdiction over the State Information Commission despite it being at the hierarchal bottom.
ASSISTED SUICIDE IN INDIA
The concept of assisted suicide or euthanasia came into the limelight after the Supreme Court legalized passive euthanasia in 2018 in the judgement of Common Cause (A Regd. Society) v. Union of India[1] This blogpost will examine the concept of assisted suicide in different countries and will attempt to give a thorough understanding of the issue.
SOCIAL MEDIA- AN INVISIBLE LEECH, FEEDING OFF DEMOCRACY TO SURVIVE
As social media grows, concerns have arisen over how it can be used for exploitative purposes. Everything was fine until these networking sites were used for fun and enjoyment but the questions started getting raised when the masses have started using it as a place for information and staying updated with whatever is happening around the globe.