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.
How does the Constitution's provision for the right to education under Article 21A interact with the Right to Information Act, 2005?
Can you explain the significance of Article 14 in relation to the recent Supreme Court judgments on anti-discrimination laws?
Under what circumstances can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha as per Article 85, and what is the typical procedure involved?
What is the procedure for filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court under Article 32, and what are the requirements?
How can I challenge the constitutional validity of a law under Article 13 of the Indian Constitution?
How does the National Security Act, 1980 operate in conjunction with the fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution?
Can you clarify the provisions of Article 370 and its abrogation in 2019 regarding the special status of Jammu and Kashmir?
How does Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protect the right to privacy, especially after the Puttaswamy judgment in 2017?
What is the procedure for amending the Constitution as per Article 368, and what are the recent amendments in this context?
How does the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution impact the power of judicial review under Article 13?
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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.