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IN FEDERALISM CHALLENGES, CONSENSUS IS THE SOLUTION Syllabus: GS 2: Federalism Centre-State Relation Why in the News? Debates surrounding the recently defeated Constitutional Amendment Bill have reignited discussions on the indian federal system, representation, fiscal devolution, and the growing tensions between the Centre and States. FISCAL FEDERALISM IN INDIA ● Finance Commission Role: The Finance …
Read MoreIMPARTIALITY OF A NOMINATED GOVERNOR Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional posts, powers and functions Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The recent Supreme Court judgment on gubernatorial powers and the advisory in the 16th Presidential Reference have reignited discussions on the constitutional intent behind the Governor’s role. With multiple conflicts emerging between Governors and elected State …
Read MoreSC RULING ON GOVERNORS: AN OBLIGINGLY AMBIGUOUS PIECE OF JUDGMENT Why in the news? Making state governments approach courts to defend their legislative authority undermines the principle of separation of powers. Such a requirement creates an abnormal situation where political-constitutional issues are pushed into the judicial domain. Courts, which already tend to be influenced by …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreConstitutional Amendment Bill and Its Controversial Provisions Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution, Constitutional Amendments, Judiciary, Parliament Why in the News? The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA to mandate removal of Ministers detained for 30 consecutive days. It has sparked controversy over discretionary …
Read MoreBill Against Opposition: Threat to Federal Democracy Latest News: Constitutional Amendment Bill Sparks Political Storm Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resources GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Industrial Growth Industrial Policy Why in the News? The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, the …
Read MoreUnderstanding President’s Rule and Its Legal Nuances Why in the News? In the latest world news today, a delegation of 10 Manipur MLAs urged the Governor to form a government after President’s Rule was imposed in February 2025 due to political instability. This situation raises questions about the use, misuse, and revocation of Article 356. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court, in the case Tanvi Behl vs Shrey Goyal (2025), has struck down domicile-based reservations in post-graduate medical admissions. The judgment applies to State government medical colleges, marking a significant shift in India’s medical education policy. The Court held that domicile-based reservations violate Article 14 (Right to Equality) of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The delimitation exercise, scheduled after 2026, has sparked debates, especially among southern states, fearing a loss of political representation due to population-based seat allocation. Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no state would lose seats, raising further discussions. Key Issues and Concerns: Uneven population growth across states has led to demographic …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Following N. Biren Singh’s resignation as Manipur’s Chief Minister, the BJP is exploring leadership options. If no consensus candidate emerges, President’s Rule may be imposed, a move the party wants to avoid due to its stance against central intervention in states. Instances of President’s Rule in India: Since 1950, President’s Rule …
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