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Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s 2024 judgement on Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) overrules the 1967 verdict, affirming its status as a minority institution under Article 30 of the Constitution. AMU’s Historical and Legal Context: The M.A.O. College (1877), founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, evolved into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a hub …
Read MoreSylalbus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Focus; Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure as Chief Justice of India is in the news due to concerns about his decisions aligning with authoritarian trends and political ideologies, rather than upholding the Constitution’s principles. This has sparked debates regarding the erosion of judicial independence and civil liberties during his time. Judicial Evaluation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasised the constitutional requirement to inform detainees of arrest reasons, upholding Article 22(1) rights. This decision came while quashing an arrest in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of transparency and procedural fairness in detentions. Supreme Court: Right to Know Arrest Grounds is Inviolable The Supreme Court emphasised that detainees …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Education, Government Policies & Interventions ,Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies. Focus: The Supreme Court upheld the UP Madarsa Act of 2004, affirming its constitutionality. This ruling protects the rights of minority institutions and clarifies the relationship between secularism, religious education, and the state’s role in regulating educational standards without …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions ,India and its Neighbourhood Focus: The Supreme Court’s ruling on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act has garnered significant attention as it upholds a unique citizenship regime for migrants in Assam, originating from historical political agreements. This decision impacts ongoing debates around immigration, demographic changes, and the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Consitutional Values Why in the News? 26 November 2024 marks 75th anniversary, since adoption of the Constitution of India, celebrating the country’s commitment to democratic governance and constitutional values. Introduction Constitution of India was adopted on November 26 this year marks 75th anniversary, a milestone for Indian democracy. It is the time …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a 4:1 majority judgement, upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Section 6A allows immigrants from Bangladesh …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 –Schedule five and six , Tribal welfare , Federalism Why In News? Recently, regions like Ladakh have demanded inclusion under the Sixth Schedule to safeguard their unique identity and address governance challenges. The demand for greater autonomy is not limited to Ladakh but extends to other northeastern states such as Arunachal …
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