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SC Questions Governors’ Inaction on State Bills Why in the News? The Supreme Court has raised concerns over Governors indefinitely delaying assent to State Bills, questioning why such inaction under Article 200 cannot be judicially reviewed when even the Governor’s recommendation for President’s Rule under Article 356 is open to scrutiny. About Supreme Court’s Observations: …
Read MoreUttarakhand Assembly Passes UCC, Anti-Conversion and Minority Bills Why in the News? The Uttarakhand Assembly passed nine key Bills, including amendments to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Freedom of Religion and Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Bill, and the Minority Education Bill, amid Opposition protests over disaster management and law-and-order issues during the Monsoon Session at …
Read MoreVice President of India: Constitutional Guardian and Political Balancer Prelims Ready Points A. Key Facts (Static + Current Affairs) The Vice President of India holds the second highest office in the country and is a key constitutional functionary in India’s democratic governance system (Article 63). Election Process (Article 66): Elected by an electoral college comprising …
Read MoreSupreme Court Reviews Timelines for Governor Assent Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and all States over a Presidential reference on whether governors and the President must act within specified timelines when handling bills passed by state legislatures, affecting constitutional practices nationwide. About Supreme Court Steps In on …
Read MoreLegal Status of Voting Right in India Why in the News? The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions on electoral roll revisions in Bihar. During the hearings, a key issue raised is whether the right to vote in India is a statutory right, a constitutional right, or a fundamental right. About Types of Rights in the …
Read MoreSECULARISM — IMPLICIT FROM DAY ONE, EXPLICIT IN 1976 Why in the News? The debate around theocratic states vs. secularism has resurfaced in contemporary discourse, bringing attention to what secularism means and its relevance in modern societies. Supporters of a theocratic state often overlook the fact that secularism allows religions to remain autonomous and independent, …
Read MoreSOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …
Read MoreDr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy: From Constitutional Architect to Social Reformer Ambedkar Theme Park to Be Set Up at Bangalore University To mark 25 years of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research Centre, Bangalore University has approved the development of an Ambedkar Theme Park at its Jnanabharathi campus. This landmark initiative will serve as an academic …
Read MoreUNIVERSITIES MUST RESPECT CONSTITUTIONAL FREE SPEECH Syllabus: GS-2 : Fundamental Rights, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? A recent controversy surrounding university faculty being penalised for voicing personal opinions has reignited the debate on academic freedom and freedom of speech in India. With India’s global press freedom ranking at 151, concerns about shrinking …
Read MoreSC Protects Accused From Harsher Sentence On Appeal Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India issued a crucial ruling that reinforces fundamental rights and legal safeguards for the accused. The court determined that appellate courts cannot enhance a convict’s sentence in an appeal filed solely by the accused. This Supreme Court ruling strengthens …
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