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THE ELECTION UMPIRE’S INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH ITS APPOINTMENT Why in the News? Independence of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has come into focus in the context of the appointment process of Election Commissioners. The Constitution, under Article 324(2), leaves the appointment of Election Commissioners subject to a law made by Parliament. During the Constituent …
Read MoreOBC CREAMY LAYER POLICY: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND RETROSPECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its order on the Centre’s plea seeking prospective implementation of its March 11, 2026 judgment concerning the determination of OBC Non-Creamy Layer status. The government argues that retrospective implementation could disrupt recruitment, service allocation, seniority, admissions …
Read MoreREMOVAL OF THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER: CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS AND PARLIAMENTARY PROCESS Why in the News? A political move to initiate proceedings for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has brought attention to the exceptionally high constitutional threshold for removing a CEC. Under Article 324(5), the CEC can be removed only through the same …
Read MoreCOLLEGIUM SYSTEM AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE: SUPREME COURT–EXECUTIVE TENSIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court has sharply responded to the Centre’s submissions concerning the Collegium system during hearings on the law governing appointments to the Election Commission. Justice Dipankar Datta defended the institutional role of the judiciary and criticised what he described as selective …
Read MoreCONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY DEBATE ON UNIFORM CIVIL CODE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Historical Debate: The Constituent Assembly debated the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on 23 November 1948, when it considered the provision that eventually became Article 44. Constitutional Context: Members differed over balancing religious freedom, personal laws, gender equality, secularism and national integration. Contemporary Relevance: …
Read MoreWHAT IS ARTICLE 371(K), AND WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LADAKH? Why in the News? The Centre has proposed the introduction of a new constitutional provision — Article 371K — for Ladakh. The proposed provision aims to provide special constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, environment and local interests. The proposal follows an “in-principle …
Read MoreNCDC (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026: COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM AND CENTRALISATION Why in the News? The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has criticised the National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2026, alleging that it weakens cooperative federalism by expanding the Union government’s role in cooperative societies. The controversy centres on the constitutional distribution of powers, NCDC’s expanded financial role …
Read MoreSupreme Court Defines Limits of Obscenity and Profane Speech Why in the News ? A Zero FIR was registered over allegedly offensive remarks against the Prime Minister, reviving debate on the distinction between obscenity, profanity, defamation, and free speech under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and constitutional law. Legal Issues Surrounding the FIR: A Zero …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CASTE ENUMERATION IN CENSUS 2027 Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027, upholding the regulatory framework for demographic data collection similar to basel 3 standards for comprehensive information gathering. Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste …
Read MoreWHEN DOES A CHIEF MINISTER CEASE TO HOLD OFFICE? Why in the News? The issue gained attention after Mamata Banerjee stated she would not resign despite electoral defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections. The debate revived questions regarding the Governor’s powers, floor tests, and constitutional conventions related to the office of Chief Minister, similar to …
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