Constitution

Shashi Tharoor in Aap Ki Adalat: BJP will amend constitution, declare India a 'Hindu Rashtra' if it wins 2019 polls

The MP from Thiruvananthapuram said, “BJP is now in power in 21 states, and in four to five years, it will surely get majority in Rajya Sabha. If the BJP wins the Lok Sabha elections in 2019, then the party will surely amend the Constitution to declare India a ‘Hindu Rashtra’. 

After Delhi Archbishop, Goa top priest says 'our Constitution in danger'

In his letter, Archbishop of Goa and Daman Father Filipe Neri Ferrao has said that Constitution was in danger and many people are living in an atmosphere of insecurity.

Rahul Gandhi says Constitutional values endangered under Modi govt, Amit Shah hits back

Seen as the party's effort to reach out to the community ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the campaign launch was attended by former prime minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders.

On Republic Day eve, Rahul Gandhi pens ‘Letter to Nation’, asks people to defend Constitution

In the letter posted on social media, Gandhi said all must remember the Indian Constitution and the commitment it made to citizens.

Constitution under attack directly: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over Ananth Kumar's remarks

Addressing the party members at the 133rd foundation day of the Congress party, Rahul accused senior BJP leaders of tampering with the country’s Constitution.

On National Law Day, PM Modi calls for discussion on ‘one election’ concept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a wider discussion on unified election at one time throughout the nation.

'Privacy a fundamental right': Legal experts welcome SC verdict

Jurists and senior advocates today welcomed the Supreme Court's landmark verdict declaring Right to Privacy as a fundamental right.

'Right to Privacy intrinsic part of Article 21, part III of Constitution': 10 highlights of SC verdict

A nine-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right.

VIDEO: Petitioner, Muslim women hail SC verdict on triple talaq, call it 'victory of Islam, Constitution'

Muslim women said Supreme Court judgement that declared the practice of divorce through triple talaq has given them new hope.

Constitution is Gita, Quran, Bible for a President: Ram Nath Kovind

Describing the Constitution as "Gita, Quran, Ramayan and Bible" all rolled into one, NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind today said he would always strive to maintain its supremacy after he is elected to the post.

Consensus on presidential poll only if BJP nominee 'believes' in Constitution: Sharad Yadav

Senior JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav has indicated that opposition parties will fight the presidential poll if the BJP proposes a candidate with strong Hindutva leanings.

Avoid eating what is prohibited in Constitution, says Venkaiah Naidu

Stand on 'triple talaq' in sync with constitution, says Centre

The central government on Saturday backed its stand on triple ​talaq, saying that their decision is based on the principles of gender equality, justice and is in a state of harmony with the soul of

Explaining how Goods and Services Tax will benefit individuals

After a long 7-hour debate, Rajya Sabha passed long-awaited Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill which will facilitate rollout of the Goods and Services Tax or GST in the country. The 66-year-old Constitution, which

In a first, Delhi House panel decides to summon LG Najeeb Jung for ‘questioning’ in 5 cases

the House Panel of the Delhi Assembly has decided to summon the LG and anti-corruption branch (ACB) chief MK Meena for questioning in relation to five cases.

Only Pervez Musharraf be tried for treason: Pakistan SC

Islamabad: Spelling further trouble for military ruler Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's Supreme Court today ruled that only he should be tried on the charge of treason for subverting the Constitution in 2007.  The apex court accepted

Sri Lanka set to abolish executive presidential system

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Government is set to move a resolution in Parliament next month to convert the House into a Constitutional Assembly which will initiate the process of drafting a new Constitution and abolishing