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ON DELIMITATION: WHAT INDIA NEEDS IS A NEW COMPACT THAT ISN’T BASED ON DOMINANCE Why in the News? The debate over the “one person, one vote” principle has resurfaced, questioning whether it alone is sufficient to ensure fair representation in India. Recent political developments framed as women’s reservation have been criticised as potentially masking a …
Read MoreBalanced Delimitation and Women’s Quota Safeguard Federalism Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Elections, Statutory Bodies Why in the News ? The debate over delimitation post-2026 Census and implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act) has intensified. Concerns from southern states about potential loss of parliamentary representation have been countered by proposals to expand …
Read MoreDelimitation Proposal Sparks Debate on Federal Representation Balance Why in the News ? The Centre has proposed inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census, alongside increasing total seats and implementing women’s reservation, triggering concerns over federal balance and representation of southern States ahead of future elections. Key Provisions of Proposed Delimitation …
Read MoreSC FLAGS AD-HOC DGP APPOINTMENTS BY STATES Why in the News? Court Observation: Supreme Court flagged States’ growing preference for appointing “Acting” DGPs instead of regular police chiefs. UPSC Direction: The Court asked UPSC to approach it if States delay proposals for regular DGP appointments. Prakash Singh Case: The issue revives concerns over non-compliance with …
Read MoreKARNATAKA OBJECTS TO KERALA’S MALAYALAM BHASHA BILL, 2025 Why in the News? Inter-State dispute: Karnataka has termed Kerala’s Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025 as unconstitutional, raising concerns about environmental clearances and ex post facto approvals. Governor’s intervention: A Karnataka delegation urged Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Kerala, to reject the Bill, citing potential violations of the …
Read MorePresidential Reference and Governor’s Role in Legislation: Supreme Court of India to Weigh In Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Indian Constitution, Constitutional Bodies, Role of Governor, Co-operative Federalism, Federalism, Centre-State Relations Focus: A recent Presidential Reference under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution seeks the Supreme Court of India’s advisory opinion on the powers of a Governor …
Read MoreMeaning Inter-state relations in India pertain to the interactions and relationships between the various federal units, including states and union territories. These relationships are governed by the Indian Constitution, with administrative relations covered in Part XI and trade and commerce in Part XIII. The inter-state relationship in India is typically cooperative, with states collaborating to …
Read MoreIntroduction The Centre-State relationship in India pertains to the distribution of powers and responsibilities between the federal government (the Centre) and individual states. This delicate balance is a fundamental aspect of India’s federal system, as enshrined in the Constitution, and is crucial for effective governance and cooperation between the two tiers of government. The Constitution …
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