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🔰 Constitution of Parliament 🔰 https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🌱 Constitutional Basis Articles 79 to 122 of the Constitution deal with the Union Parliament. Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India at the Union level. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🌱 Composition (Art. 79) The Parliament consists of: President of India Two Houses: Lok Sabha (House of the People) – Lower House Rajya Sabha (Council of States) – Upper House https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🪶 Lok Sabha (House of the People) 🔹 Maximum Strength: 552 members (Art. 81) 530 from States 20 from Union Territories 2 nominated by President (Anglo-Indian community) – provision abolished by the 104th Amendment, 2019. 🔹 Current Strength (2025): 543 elected members. 🔹 Election: Members directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult suffrage (Art. 326). 🔹 Term: 5 years (can be dissolved earlier). https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🪶 Rajya Sabha (Council of States) 🔸 Maximum Strength: 250 members (Art. 80) 238 representatives of States & Union Territories 12 nominated by the President (eminent persons in literature, science, art, social service). https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🔸 Current Strength: 245 members. 🔸 Nature: Permanent body – not subject to dissolution; one-third of its members retire every 2 years. 🔸 Term: 6 years for each member. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🌱 President of India & Parliament President is an integral part of Parliament. Summons, prorogues sessions, dissolves Lok Sabha, addresses Parliament, gives assent to Bills. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🌱 Powers of Parliament 🟣 Legislative Powers: Makes laws on Union List and Concurrent List. 🟣 Financial Powers: Passes budget, controls taxation, expenditure. 🟣 Constitutional Powers: Can amend the Constitution (Art. 368). 🟣 Judicial Powers: Can impeach President, remove judges, punish for breach of privilege. 🟣 Electoral Functions: Participates in election/removal of President, Vice-President. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🌱 Important Case Law Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973): Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is wide but limited by the Basic Structure Doctrine. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 🌱 Conclusion The Parliament of India is a bicameral legislature consisting of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. It embodies popular sovereignty (Lok Sabha) and federal representation (Rajya Sabha), making it the supreme law-making authority at the Union level. 📌 Exam Tip: Always mention Articles 79–122, Lok Sabha = 5 years, Rajya Sabha = 6 years, 104th Amendment (Anglo-Indian nomination abolished), and Kesavananda Bharati case.

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 7/7. Current Affairs (Recent) 🔷• New Districts (2020–2022): Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Sakti, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi. 🔷• Current Chief Minister (2025): Vishnu Deo Sai (BJP). 🔷• Current Governor (2025): Ramen Deka.

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 6/7. Education & Institutions 🔷• Oldest University: Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. 🔷• National Law University: Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur. 🔷• Medical Institution: AIIMS Raipur. 🔷• Other Important University: Guru Ghasidas University (Bilaspur).

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 5/7. Judiciary & Law-related GK 🔷• Chhattisgarh High Court: Bilaspur. 🔷• First Lokayukta of Chhattisgarh: Justice Dilip Raosaheb Deshmukh. 🔷• Judicial Academy: Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy, Bilaspur. 🔷• Important Legal Development: Special provisions for Scheduled Tribes under Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution apply in tribal regions.

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 4/7. Culture & Festivals 🔷• State Dance: Panthi, Raut Nacha, Karma. 🔷• State Animal: Wild Buffalo (Bubalus arnee). 🔷• State Bird: Hill Myna. 🔷• State Tree: Sal. 🔷• Tribal Population: ~32% (Gonds, Baiga, Abhuj Maria, Muria). 🔷• Important Fairs/Festivals: Rajim Kumbh Mela, Bastar Dussehra (longest festival, ~75 days).

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 3/7. Economy & Resources 🔷• Known As: “Rice Bowl of India” (produces >20% of India’s rice). 🔷• Major Minerals: Iron ore, coal, bauxite, limestone, dolomite. 🔷• Largest Steel Plant: Bhilai Steel Plant (established 1955, with USSR collaboration). 🔷• NTPC Projects: Korba, Sipat, Lara.

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 2/7. Geography 🔷• Capital: Raipur (Proposed New Capital – Naya Raipur/Atal Nagar). 🔷• Largest District (area): Korba. 🔷• Smallest District (area): Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi. 🔷• Major Rivers: Mahanadi, Indravati, Hasdeo, Shivnath, Arpa. 🔷• Important Plateau: Chhota Nagpur Plateau (extends into the state). 🔷• Highest Point: Nandiraj, a peak in the Bailadila Hills.

📚 Chhattisgarh GK – Landmark Facts for Judiciary Exam https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER 1/7. Historical & Political 🔷 Formation of State: 1 November 2000 (26th State of India, carved out of Madhya Pradesh). 🔷 First Governor: D. N. Sahay. 🔷 First Chief Minister: Ajit Jogi. 🔷 Present High Court: Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur (established in 2000 is the 19th High Court of India). 🔷 First Chief Justice: Justice W. A. Shishak.

🔰 The Attorney-General for India 🔰 https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Constitutional Basis Mentioned in Articles 76–78 of the Constitution. The Attorney-General (AGI) is the highest law officer of India. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Appointment & Qualifications (Art. 76) ➡️ Appointed by the President of India. ➡️ Must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court, i.e.: Citizen of India, and Has been a judge of a High Court for 5 years, or An advocate in High Court(s) for 10 years, or An eminent jurist in the President’s opinion. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Tenure & Removal ➡️ No fixed tenure. ➡️ Holds office during the pleasure of the President. ➡️ No procedure for removal is mentioned in the Constitution. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Duties & Functions (Art. 76 & 78) 💧 Legal Advisor: Advises the Government of India on legal matters. 💧 Court Representation: Appears on behalf of the Union in the Supreme Court and High Courts. 💧 Other Duties: Performs functions assigned by the President. 💧 Right of Audience: Has the right of audience in all courts of India. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Parliamentary Participation: Can participate in proceedings of Parliament (both Houses) but without voting rights. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Rights & Limitations ➡️ Can take up private practice, but with restrictions: ➡️ Cannot appear against the Government of India. ➡️ Cannot defend accused in criminal cases without permission. ➡️ Cannot accept appointment in any company without government approval. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Significance ➡️ Acts as the chief legal advisor to the Union Government. ➡️ Ensures that the actions of the government conform to the Constitution and law. https://youtube.com/c/LAWEXPLORER ⭐️ Conclusion The Attorney-General of India plays a crucial role as the legal conscience of the Union Government, balancing professional independence with responsibility towards the State. 📌 Exam Tip: Always write Art. 76–78 + Qualifications + Role in Courts + Restriction on private practice.