Abortion rights have been at the centre of women rights movement for decades. Women’s Rights activists argue that abortion rights form a crucial part of a woman’s reproductive rights, right to choose and her bodily autonomy. In this context, India and the USA, two of the largest democracies of the world, have chosen two very… Continue reading India is more progressive than US when it comes to abortion. Explain.
Subject: Indian Constitution and Polity
How is the Abortion Law in India a step towards women empowerment?
Abortion, in modern society, is considered a matter of choice for the woman, it is an essential part of women’s right to choose for themselves. It takes much importance in societies where conservative ideologies try to ‘control’ women’s bodies by dictating abortion rights. India was among the first countries to legalise abortion and also… Continue reading How is the Abortion Law in India a step towards women empowerment?
What changes did Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 brought to the original act?
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 was enacted after the recommendations of Shantilal Committee. It was the first step to legalise abortion in India. Through subsequent amendments the Act has been improved and has been brought in line with modern progressive ideas regarding women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. Medical Termination of Pregnancy… Continue reading What changes did Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 brought to the original act?
What makes a Constitution effective?
Constitution cannot merely be a document. It has to be effective in order to enforce the ideals it aims to achieve. The effectiveness of a constitution depends various factors. Effectiveness of the constitution depends on the following factors: Mode of promulgation: It means how a constitution came into being. For an effective constitution participation of… Continue reading What makes a Constitution effective?
How does a Constitution express the fundamental identity of people?
A Constitution represents the whole of the people and not any one section. This brings different group together under a common identity provided for by the constitution. Constitution expresses the fundamental identity of people: People form a collective identity by agreeing to a basic set of norms on how one should be governed and who… Continue reading How does a Constitution express the fundamental identity of people?
What are the limitations put forth by a Constitution on a government?
The primary function of the constitution is to ensure Liberty and Justice. For this, it has to put limitations on the powers of the government. Primary function of the constitution is to ensure Liberty and Justice. For this, it has to put limitations on the powers of the government. Limitations on the powers of the… Continue reading What are the limitations put forth by a Constitution on a government?
Why do we need a Constitution?
A Constitution is a body of fundamental principles according to which a state is constituted or governed. It contains various provisions which shapes the polity of a group of diverse people. It provides for various laws and rules which set up the machinery of the government of the state. Need of Constitution: For cooperation and… Continue reading Why do we need a Constitution?
What is a Constitution?
A Constitution is a body of fundamental principles according to which a state is constituted or governed. It is the document or set of documents that form the basic rules agreed upon by the people on how to govern themselves. Features of a Constitution : It decides the nature of polity of the state. E.g.… Continue reading What is a Constitution?
What are the amendments made to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976? How are they significant?
The 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976 was enacted during the National Emergency by the Indira Gandhi government. It is called as a ‘mini-constitution’ because of the enormous number of amendments it has made to the Indian Constitution. Amendments made by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976: Preamble: Added three new words (socialist, secular… Continue reading What are the amendments made to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976? How are they significant?
What is the difference between concept of secularism in India from France?
Secularism can be understood as separation of religion from political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life, religion being treated as a purely personal matter. However, secularism has evolved differently in different societies, shaped by their socio-cultural histories. French concept of Secularism: French Secularism or ‘Laïcité’ (in French) finds its origin in the French Revolution of the… Continue reading What is the difference between concept of secularism in India from France?
