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Dr. D.C. Wadhwa & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Ors. case of 1986

 The Dr. D.C. Wadhwa & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Ors. case of 1986 is a cornerstone in the Indian judicial history, highlighting the delicate balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government . The case stemmed from a practice that had become routine for the Bihar government: the re-promulgation of ordinances without legislative approval, a process that Dr. D.C. Wadhwa, an economics professor, found to be a subversion of democratic principles . The Supreme Court's decision in this case was a resounding affirmation of constitutional law and its supremacy over executive convenience. By declaring the practice of re-promulgating ordinances without legislative consent as unconstitutional, the court reinforced the necessity of legislative scrutiny and the impermanence of ordinances, which are meant to be emergency measures, not a backdoor for enacting laws. This landmark judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of checks and balances within

Wings to the Women empowerment

๐ŸŒŸContext:- Recently, Uttrakhand became the first north Indian state to pass the Uniform Civil Code {UCC} regardless of religion,governs the personal matters all Indian citizens including marriage,divorce, adoption and inheritance. ✍️Three pillers of this new bill ie., UCC 2024 includes -  1. Liberty - liberty inside the prision of law 2. Privacy - State interference in individual's life's autonomy (A-21)  3. Equality - women's empowerment  Advantages   -  1. Protective shield for womens against any discrimination ocuuring in their relationship. 2. Registration of any live-in  relationship will prove as a tool of equality for both men and women . "Serving as a safeguard" against the misuse of this relationship. 3. Another wing in women's life , Article - 21( a degnified life without any burden of societal pressure). Disadvantages   -  1. With this mandate,the proposed law will become the foremost weapon of state to penalise consensual relationship and violate

ELECTORAL BONDS

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Electoral bonds   are financial instruments used for making donations to political parties.   Here are the key points regarding electoral bonds:     Eligibility for Political Parties : Only political parties that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive electoral bonds: Registered under  Section 29A  of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Secured  at least one percent  of the votes polled in the last general election to the House of the People (Lok Sabha) or the Legislative Assembly (state elections)  1 2 . Nature of Electoral Bonds : An electoral bond is a  bearer instrument , meaning it does not carry the name of the buyer or payee. No ownership information is recorded, and the holder (i.e., the political party) is presumed to be its owner. These bonds are issued in multiples of ₹1,000, ₹10,000, ₹1 lakh, ₹10 lakh, and ₹1 crore. Individuals (Indian citizens) and domestic companies can donate these bonds to political parties of their choice. Political parties must re