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Parliament

Sabha and Rajya Sabha; each of its branches has peculiar powers in connection with their joint legislative function, Constitution of India, Art. 79, Parlia-mentary Practice, Erskine May, 22nd Edn., 1997. Parliament, has power to amend Constitution. (Constitution

Offence

1871. [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), s. 2(n)] The word 'offence' in Article 20 of Constitution of India, is meant something which is a violation of a law in force and for the violation

Minorities

inhabitants of a given political entity, T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka, (2002) 8 SCC 481. The Constitution of India recognizes two categories of minorities, viz. religious minorities and linguistic minorities; have the fundamental right to

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Election Commission

from office only on the recommendations of the Chief Election Commissioner. [Constitution of India, Art. 394(5)] Is a Constitutional body in India, created for the pur-pose of holding elections to Parliament, State Legislatures and Offices of President

Equality

state being equal; esp. likeness in power or political status, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 597. Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity to all citizens in the matter of employment or appointment to any office under

Court

functions and as such are subject to the overriding jurisdiction of this court under Art. 136 of the Constitution. Their powers are derived from the statute that creates them and they have to function within the limits

Begar

441. 'Begar' is thus clearly a form of forced labour. Now it is not merely 'begar' which is constitutionally prohibited by Article 23 but also all other similar forms of forced labour, People's Union for Democratic Rights

Appeal

In U.S.A., the Supreme Court has no appellate jurisdiction in ordinary civil cases, its jurisdiction being confined to constitutional matters. The Australian High Court possesses a general appellate jurisdiction, but further appeal lies to the Privy Council.

Amendment

summoned has been deceived or misled by a defect, the justices may adjourn the hearing. 'Amendment of this Constitution' in Art. 368 means any addition or change in any or the provisions of the constitution within the

jurisdiction

the law (as by rendering a decision) [to be removed to the State having of the crime "U.S. Constitution art. IV"] [a court of competent ] see also situs International Shoe Co. v. Washington in the Important

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