By a Special Agreement notified to the Court in 1978, the ICJ was asked to determine what principles and rules of international law were applicable to the delimitation as between Tunisia and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya of the respective areas of continental shelf appertaining to each. After considering arguments as well as evidence based on … Continue reading Continental Shelf (Tunisia/Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)
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Voluntary and Involuntary Intoxication
Previous Year Question(s) - Q. If a person, who voluntarily consumed intoxicating liquor, commits an offence, while under the influence of such intoxication, can he plead ‘voluntary intoxication’ as a defence? Discuss in the light of relevant provisions of the IPC. Important Provisions – Sections 85 and 86 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Important Observations … Continue reading Voluntary and Involuntary Intoxication
Importance of Delegated Legislation
Previous Year Question(s): Q. What are the various modes of judicial control of delegated legislation? Q. While conferring the power of delegated legislation on the administration, the enabling Act may specify the procedural safeguards to be followed in the exercise of the power. What are the consequences of non-compliance with the requirements as laid down … Continue reading Importance of Delegated Legislation
Vice-President’s Address on Climate Change – Perfect Material for Essay
The Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu said that everyone must become a warrior in the movement to protect the environment in the light of the climate crisis the world is going through. “From Panchayat to Parliament, all stakeholders must act proactively in protecting the environment”, he added. He also stressed the need to act … Continue reading Vice-President’s Address on Climate Change – Perfect Material for Essay
‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ – Cooperative Based Economic Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X8zz_xMCic A new Ministry of Cooperation has been created to strengthen cooperative movement. This separate administrative structure was proposed in Union Budget earlier this year. New ministry is expected to streamline processes for cooperatives and realise the vision of ' Sahkar se Samriddhi'.
Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
By a letter dated 19 December 1994, filed in the Registry on 6 January 1995, the Secretary-General of the United Nations officially communicated to the Registry a decision taken by the General Assembly, by its resolution 49/75 K adopted on 15 December 1994, to submit to the Court, for advisory opinion, the following question : … Continue reading Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons
Pardoning Powers of the President of India
Previous Year Question(s): Q. Explain the pardoning powers of the President. Examine how far the Judicial Review can be exercised over such powers. Important Observations: Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardon, reprieve, respite or remission of punishment, or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence in … Continue reading Pardoning Powers of the President of India
Policy Imperatives for Population Control and Stabilisation
Uttar Pradesh has recently inaugurated the state's Population Policy 2021-2030. Watch this episode for a discussion and analysis of all aspects about the issue of population stabilization and related policies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN_uX_e_UYM
Need for a National Space Law in India
The Indian Space Program (ISP) has traversed a galactic distance from its humble beginnings in the 1960s. The ISP is one of the most successful space programs of the world and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is one of the most promising actors in this space. Today, ISRO employs 17,222 people and has a … Continue reading Need for a National Space Law in India
Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) for Revival and Increase in the Production of Khadi
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has been implementing Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) scheme for revival and increase the production of Khadi throughout the country. In order to revitalize and reform the activities of Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) Sector, in terms of … Continue reading Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) for Revival and Increase in the Production of Khadi
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