Constitutional Law Questions
Browse constitutional law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Constitutional Law are answered with reference to the Constitution of India, with writ jurisdiction under Articles 32 and 226 and fundamental rights under Part III. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
I was arrested under NDPS in Mumbai for small quantity possession; what are my rights?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Itanagar; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Gangtok; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Aizawl; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Kohima; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Shillong; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Imphal; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Agartala; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Srinagar; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Jammu; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Vasco da Gama; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Margao; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Panaji; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Dharamshala; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Manali; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Shimla; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Haldwani; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Nainital; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Haridwar; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Dehradun; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Silchar; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Dibrugarh; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Guwahati; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Bilaspur; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Bhilai; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Raipur; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Bokaro; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Dhanbad; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Jamshedpur; can I get bail?
An ED case under PMLA was filed against me in Ranchi; can I get bail?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Constitutional Law
What are fundamental rights in India?
Fundamental rights are guaranteed under Articles 12-35 of the Constitution of India. They include: Right to Equality (Art 14-18), Right to Freedom (Art 19-22), Right against Exploitation (Art 23-24), Right to Freedom of Religion (Art 25-28), Cultural and Educational Rights (Art 29-30), and Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art 32).
What is a writ petition in India?
A writ petition is filed under Article 32 (Supreme Court) or Article 226 (High Court) for enforcement of fundamental rights. Types include: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.
What is the Right to Information (RTI)?
The Right to Information Act 2005 allows citizens to request information from public authorities. File an RTI application with a fee of ₹10 to the Public Information Officer. The response must be given within 30 days (48 hours if life or liberty is involved).
How to file a PIL in India?
A Public Interest Litigation can be filed in the Supreme Court (Art 32) or High Courts (Art 226) for public causes. Draft a petition with facts, reliefs sought, and file through an advocate. The court may issue notices to respondents.
What is judicial review in India?
Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court and High Courts to examine the constitutionality of laws and executive actions. If a law violates fundamental rights or the basic structure of the Constitution, it can be struck down as unconstitutional.