Who declares martial law?
The expression ‘martial law’ has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution. There is also no specific or express provision... View Article
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When Habeas Corpus cannot be issued?
The writ, Habeas Corpus is not issued in the following cases: Detention is lawful The proceeding is for the contempt... View Article
What are the grounds for Certiorari?
Certiorari is issued on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction or error of law. Further Reading:... View Article
What is Certiorari?
In the literal sense, Certiorari means ‘to be certified’ or ‘to be informed’. It is issued by a higher court... View Article
Is Habeas Corpus a constitutional right?
The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 for the enforcement of fundamental rights is itself a fundamental... View Article
Why did Abraham Lincoln suspend the Habeas Corpus?
On April 27, 1861, Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia to give military authorities... View Article
What are the grounds for Habeas Corpus?
The grounds stated for the grant of the habeas corpus are as follows: The applicant must be in custody. The... View Article
Who can file Habeas Corpus?
Any prisoner, or another person acting on his or her behalf, may petition the court, or a judge, for a... View Article
What is the significance of Habeas Corpus?
Habeas Corpus is considered a bulwark of individual liberty against arbitrary detention. It would set the detained person free if... View Article
What is the meaning of writ of Habeas Corpus?
Habeas Corpus is a Latin word meaning which literally means ‘to have the body of’. It is an order issued... View Article
How does Gram Sabha work?
In one year, at least two meetings of the Gram Sabha are held. In its first meeting, the Gram Sabha... View Article
What are the sources of income of Zila Parishad?
The various sources of income of Zila Parishad are as follows: Income from taxes levied by Zila Parishad, license fees... View Article
Who is the head of Zila Parishad?
The chairperson of a Zila Parishad, called Adhyaksha or President, is elected from among the directly elected members. The vice-chairperson... View Article
Who are the members of Gram Sabha?
A Gram Sabha or Village Assembly consists of all the adults i.e. voters (persons above the age of 18 years)... View Article
What is the term of Panchayat Samiti?
The term of each Panchayat Samiti is five years in all States. Further Reading: Panchayati Raj Panchayat Finance Related Links... View Article
What is the Article 273?
Article 273 deals with the Grants in lieu of export duty on jute and jute products. It further states that... View Article
Which Indian states are under AFSPA?
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 extends to the following regions: Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh... View Article
What is ILP?
The Inner Line Permit is a document that allows an Indian citizen to visit or stay in a state that... View Article
Which states are under ILP?
Under Inner Line Permit (ILP), four north-eastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram are protected, and lately, Manipur... View Article
What cells are humans made of?
Humans are made of different types of cells such as red blood cells, white blood cells, stem cells, nerve cells,... View Article
