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Maharashtra State Legislature

The Maharashtra State Legislature consists of two houses: the Vidhan Sabha and the Vidhan Parishad. It is located in Mumbai, the state capital. The legislature is responsible for making laws and overseeing the state government. Members are elected and appointed based on specific criteria. The legislature plays a crucial role in shaping Maharashtra's policies and governance. It reflects the state's diverse culture and interests.

Union Territories, Scheduled Areas, Tribal Areas

Union territories refer to those territories which are directly under the control of the Union Government. Their administration is vested in the powers of the President, who administers...

 July 4, 2024

State Legislatures in India

In each State of India, there is a provision for a legislature (Article 168). It consists of the Governor and a legislative assembly and legislative council if the...

 June 17, 2024

Minorities in India’Issues and Their Rights

"The 2011 census of India gives the percentage of the minorities in India as: Muslims, 13.4%; Christians, 2.3%; Sikhs 1.9%, Buddhists, 0.8%; Jains, 0.4%; other religious communities 0.6%;...

 May 27, 2024

Secularism

The Constitution, implicitly, provides for a secular state, allowing its people to profess, practise and propagate the religion of their choice and manage their religious affairs. The Constitution...

 April 8, 2024

Examination of Section 376 DB of Indian Penal Code

What is mandatory minimum sentencing? Mandatory minimum sentencing refers to a predetermined minimum punishment for certain offenses, with the intention of ensuring justice and preventing perpetrators from going...

 January 26, 2023

Breach of Privilege Motion

A privilege motion is moved by a member of parliament (both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha) if he feels that any member or minister has committed a breach...

 December 17, 2020

PM Addresses Sarpanches, Launches Rural Programmes on Panchayati Raj Day

The Prime Minister's recent address to sarpanches across the country through a video conference on National Panchayati Raj Day has sparked interest. This article will explore and dissect...

 April 24, 2020

Maharashtra Constitutional Crisis Threatens Chief Minister

A constitutional predicament is unfolding in Maharashtra, causing concerns over the standing of the incumbent Chief Minister. The issue emerges from the intricacies of both state and national...

 April 22, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Passes Resolution to Abolish Legislative Council

Explore the intricate dynamics of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) legislative scenario, which is making the headlines due to a significant development. The AP assembly has passed a proposal...

 January 27, 2020

President’s Rule Imposed in Maharashtra Amid Stalemate

In recent news, the state of Maharashtra was placed under the jurisdiction of the President due to a political deadlock regarding government formation following the assembly polls held...

 November 12, 2019

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