RSTV topic on ARTICLE 131- SPECIAL POWERS OF SUPREME COURT

ARTICLE 131- SPECIAL POWERS OF SUPREME COURT     Introduction Recently, the government of Kerala has filed a civil lawsuit before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the Citizenship Law (CAA) of 2019, under the provisions of Article 131 of the Constitution of India. Kerala asserts that the law violates the doctrine of basic structure, as it goes against the principle of equality, freedom and secularism which is part of the basic structure of the Constitution.…

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Kerala government move to challenge CAA in Supreme Court

Kerala Challenged CAA   For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: The ground of Challange, Violation of constitution   News Flash Kerala became the first state to move the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.   Ground of Challange The plea filed under Article 131 of the Constitution on disputes between the Centre and states. The CAA violates the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution of India, right to life under…

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