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08Dec 2025

Karnataka’s New Law on Hate Speech

Karnataka Proposes Comprehensive Law to Regulate Hate Speech Why in the News? Karnataka has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, proposing strict penalties, collective liability, and powers to restrict online content. The Bill aims to fill gaps in India’s existing legal framework, where hate speech lacks explicit statutory definition, potentially impacting …

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27Nov 2025

Presidential Opinion vs Federal Structure

PRESIDENTIAL OPINION VERSUS THE FEDERAL STRUCTURE Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India recently delivered its opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference. The reference pertains to the powers and discretionary authority of Governors and the President of India. Concerns have been raised that the Court’s stance may pose risks to the democratic will …

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21Nov 2025

SC Clarifies Limits on Executive Assent Powers

Why in the News? The Supreme Court issued a significant opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference, clarifying that courts cannot impose fixed timelines or presume deemed consent for Bills pending with the President or Governors, while also warning constitutional authorities against prolonged and evasive inaction. This ruling comes at a time when concerns about potential …

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20Nov 2025

SC Rejects Seniority Quota for Judicial Promotions

SC Rejects Seniority Quota for Judicial Promotions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that length of service cannot justify a separate seniority quota for promoting lower-court judges to the Higher Judicial Service (HJS). The five-judge Constitution Bench held that such a quota would undermine merit and disrupt judicial independence, emphasizing the importance …

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10Nov 2025

Pakistan Approves Controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill

Pakistan Approves Controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill Why in the News? Pakistan’s joint parliamentary committee has approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, sparking political controversy as the Opposition accuses the government of undermining the Supreme Court’s authority. The amendment proposes major changes, including creating a Federal Constitutional Court and restructuring military leadership, in a move …

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26Sep 2025

Supreme Court Bars Discriminatory Taxation Among States

Supreme Court Bars Discriminatory Taxation Among States Why in the News ? The Supreme Court struck down a Rajasthan government notification (2007) granting VAT exemption to locally made asbestos cement sheets and bricks, ruling that taxation cannot discriminate between goods produced within and outside the state, violating Article 304(a) of the Constitution. This ruling has …

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18Sep 2025

Supreme Court’s Interim Order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Supreme Court’s Interim Order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Syllabus: GS 2 ● Fundamental rights ● Minority rights Why in the News? The article emphasizes the urgent need to address gender imbalance in the Supreme Court of India, where women remain grossly underrepresented despite increasing participation in the legal profession. It highlights systemic barriers, …

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16Sep 2025

Aadhaar Valid for Voter Verification: SC Ruling 2025

Supreme Court Allows Aadhaar Use for Voter Verification Why in the News ? The Supreme Court clarified that Aadhaar is part of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and can be used by voters for electoral verification. However, questions remain on whether Aadhaar alone proves citizenship and eligibility for voting. This decision reflects ongoing …

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