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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

The Wood's Dispatch 1854

The Woods Dispatch, also known as the Despatch on Education, was a historic document presented by Sir Charles Wood, the then President of the Board of Control of the British East India Company, in 1854. The Despatch on Education was a memorandum that outlined the framework for the development of education in India. The Woods Dispatch encouraged the creation of a system of education that was a blend of traditional Indian education and Western education. The Despatch outlined three main principles of education in India - the establishment of a decentralized system of education, the promotion of mass education, and the incorporation of local languages in education. The Woods Dispatch had a significant impact on the development of education in India and laid the foundation for the educational system in the country. It led to the expansion of schools and colleges across the country, and the promotion of education among all sections of society. The Despatch also emphasized the importance of