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COLLEGIUM 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 …
Read MoreREGULATING DIGITAL SPEECH AND THE RISK OF EXECUTIVE OVERREACH IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 2: Indian constitution and Rights Government policies and intervention Why in the News? The draft amendments to Information Technology Rules, 2026 proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have raised concerns about free speech, executive overreach, and digital regulation. …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Rejects UGC Push for Third Language Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government opposed a recent UGC circular mandating a third language in higher education, calling it an indirect attempt at Hindi imposition, and urged the Union government to withdraw the directive, reiterating commitment to the two-language policy. Tamil Nadu’s Objection to …
Read MoreWHY ARTICLE 6 IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: ● Indian constitution – Significant provisions ● Indian constitutional schemes Why in the News? At COP29, carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement were fully operationalised, including the Article 6.4 crediting mechanism. In August 2025, India signed its first Joint Crediting Mechanism …
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