Tag: Constitution of India

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Can MPs Act in TV Shows? Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Role Under Constitutional Lens

The article provides an analysis of the legality of the membership of the Indian MPs in TV shows in terms of office of profit and conflict of interest as covered by the Constitution and other supporting Acts. Its findings are that in most cases, work by a professional person in his own behalf is not obliged and only in case of office of profit or in such cases where there arise direct conflict of duties on public service, the work by a professional person in personal behalf is prohibited.

byLegal Maestros
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Unequal Pay and Long Hours for Women in Bollywood: Deepika Padukone’s Revelations Raise Constitutional and Labour Law

The open confessions by Deepika Padukone about women in Bollywood being offered meager pay and poor working conditions continue to indicate gender discrimination. Such problems pose a great concern in the eyes of the Constitution and labour laws of India, which need alarming modification, legal consequences, and sensitization.

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Supreme Court Quashes Detention Order in Dhanya M vs State of Kerala by Justices Sanjay Karol, Justices Manmohan

The order of preventive detention that had been issued against Rajesh, a financial operator in Kerala, was overturned by the Supreme Court, which further emphasized that preventive detention should not be used in lieu of regular criminal processes. The verdict emphasizes constitutional protections, which ensure that such powers be utilized in a proportionate manner and in accordance with the law.

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Entry 31 List I of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution confers exclusive power on Parliament over broadcasting and telecommunications including DTH

Entry 31 of List I in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution vests Parliament with exclusive authority over broadcasting, telecommunications, postal services, and allied communication forms. This provision ensures uniform regulation of Direct-to-Home satellite transmission across India, prohibiting states from enacting conflicting legislation in these sectors nationwide.

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Language Row in India: What the Constitution of India Says About Linguistic Diversity and Rights

The Indian Constitution is a manifestation of the nation’s zeal for language diversity and cultural rights protection. Its provisions have established the basis for an inclusive society that respects multiple languages and attempts to ensure inclusive growth. The language controversy in India, however, points out the consistent problem and controversy involved in attempting to match national integration with regional identity. Controversies regarding official language policies mirror deep-seated tensions that continue to develop with shifting social and political forces.

byLegal Maestros