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Why in the news? 55 Rajya Sabha MPs seek the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for making controversial remarks, triggering an inquiry into judicial conduct and impartiality. Understanding the Procedure for Removing Judges: Legal Framework: Articles 124 and 217 of the Indian Constitution outline the removal process for judges of the Supreme Court and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Rajya Sabha is starting a two-day debate to mark the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption. The session is expected to see intense discussions, with key BJP and opposition leaders participating amid political tensions. Context & Significance: The Rajya Sabha is set to begin a two-day debate on the Constitution …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Judicial System Judiciary and Judicial Activism Why in the News? The speech delivered by Justice S.K. Yadav of the Allahabad High Court has sparked widespread outrage for its incendiary and divisive tone. It is alleged to have undermined the spirit and letter of the Constitution, prompting calls for judicial accountability. The …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Constitutional Amendments Why in the News? Recently high-level committee recommended aligning urban local government (ULG) elections with state and national elections, and highlighting the delays and challenges of ULG elections. Introduction Urban Local Governments (ULGs) are important units in decentralized governance, ensuring public services and quality of life at the grassroots of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Parliament , Executive Focus: U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden has sparked debate about the executive’s clemency powers. This has led to discussions on whether clemency should remain a presidential prerogative or be reformed to ensure fairness and prevent misuse. Understanding The Executive’s Clemency Power: The debate around …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Article 67(b) gains attention for outlining the Vice President’s removal process, emphasizing democratic accountability and balancing authority with flexibility in addressing misconduct or incapacity. Overview of Article 67(b): Article 67(b) of the Indian Constitution specifies the procedure for removing the Vice President, who also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: E-Governance , Co-operative Federalism Focus: PRAGATI, India’s digital governance platform, is in the news after a case study by Oxford University’s Said Business School. The study highlights its success in accelerating over 340 major infrastructure projects, transforming India’s approach to project oversight, governance, and collaboration across federal and state levels. Introduction: Digital Transformation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) requires prior government sanction, potentially impacting ongoing cases involving prominent figures like Arvind Kejriwal and P. Chidambaram. Background on Prior Sanction and Legal Provisions: Legal Basis: Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declared conversions motivated by reservation benefits impermissible, emphasizing genuine belief and rejecting fraudulent claims undermining the Constitution’s ethos and reservation policies. SC’s Stand on Fraudulent Conversions: The Supreme Court ruled that religious conversions driven by reservation benefits are impermissible and termed such acts as a “fraud on the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Amendments ,Fundamental Rights ,Directive Principles of State Policy ,Judicial Review Focus: Recent concerns about the erosion of democratic values, institutional independence, and rising authoritarianism in India have brought the Constitution and its values into sharp focus. Citizens have mobilized through protests like those against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to reclaim and …
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