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Private bill : a miracle of democracy A. Private Bill  In India, a **Private Bill** is introduced by a Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a minister. It is distinct from a Government Bill, which is introduced by a minister on behalf of the ruling government. Private Members' Bills are legislative proposals introduced in the Indian Parliament by members who are not part of the government (i.e., not ministers). These bills allow non-executive members to propose new laws or amendments to existing ones. B. The procedure to produce a Private Bill in the Indian Parliament is as follows: 1. Drafting the Bill a. The MP drafts the proposed legislation, ensuring it complies with constitutional provisions and legal requirements. b. The bill must address a specific issue or propose a new law or amendment to an existing law. 2. Notice of Introduction/intention  a. The MP must give prior notice to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha (if the MP is a member of the Lok Sabha) or the Rajya...

The Fragile Pillar: Rebuilding Public Trust in the Indian Judiciary Authored By : The Spiritual Lawyer 🦅 +91 9823044282 “A trust deficit in the judiciary threatens the very foundation of our institution.”  — Honorable Chief Justice Of India B.R. Gavai, Supreme Court of India I. Introduction: The Judiciary and the Public Trust The judiciary, as a co-equal pillar of democracy, is entrusted with the monumental responsibility of safeguarding constitutional values, enforcing rights, and preserving the rule of law. Yet, this authority is not self-sustaining. As aptly stated by present Honorable CJI Justice B.R. Gavai during his address at the Annual Conference for Judicial Officers in Gujarat (2024), the judiciary’s legitimacy is derived not from coercive power but from the confidence of the public it serves. The erosion of this trust signals more than institutional decay; it signifies a threat to democratic stability and social order. In the absence of public confidence, even the most ...