Polity

Political parties are an integral part of a democracy. People engage in legislative processes by choosing leaders to legislative bodies representing a political party. They also encourage individuals to participate in political activities. People's concerns are raised as a...

In India, there are 25 High Courts. The Indian High Courts Act 1861, which proposed the formation of High Courts in place of the Supreme Court in three Presidencies—Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay—was passed by the Parliament in 1858 on...

PART XIII: TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF INDIA 301 Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. 302 Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse. 303 Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the...

PART IX: THE PANCHAYATS 243 Definitions. 243A Gram Sabha. 243B Constitution of Panchayats. 243C Composition of Panchayats. 243D Reservation of seats. 243E Duration of Panchayats, etc. 243F Disqualifications for membership. 243G Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. 243H Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats. 243-I...

PART VI: THE STATES CHAPTER I: GENERAL 152 Definition. CHAPTER II: THE EXECUTIVE The Governor 153 Governors of States. 154 Executive power of State. 155 Appointment of Governor. 156 Term of office of Governor. 157 Qualifications for appointment as Governor. 158 Conditions of Governor’s office 159 Oath or affirmation by...

PART V: THE UNION CHAPTER I: THE EXECUTIVE The President and Vice-President 52 The President of India. 53 The executive power of the Union. 54 Election of President. 55 Manner of election of President. 56 Term of office of President. 57 Eligibility for re-election. 58 Qualifications for election...

The preamble to the Indian Constitution WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC, REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith...

Important Indian Polity Topics for UPSC Indian Polity encapsulates the entire constitutional framework and how our political system works. We’ve broken down the Indian Polity topics mentioned in the UPSC notification into smaller sub-topics that will ease your preparation further....