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SC Questions Validity of Unopposed Election Victories Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has questioned whether unopposed election victories without a minimum vote threshold violate voters’ rights, highlighting concerns over Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and seeking the Centre’s response within four weeks. Challenge to Section 53(2) and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the upcoming 2026 delimitation exercise, concerns have been raised regarding regional power imbalances and communal biases in constituency demarcation. Past experiences in Jammu & Kashmir (2022) and Assam (2023) highlight the risks of unequal representation, administrative inefficiencies, and religious polarization, sparking debates on the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Representation of People’s Act , Parliament , Judgements & Cases Focus: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections. The petition argues that if convicted persons are ineligible for government jobs, they should also be disqualified from becoming lawmakers. The Central government, however, maintains …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Assam government is moving forward to implement 52 recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, pending constitutional amendments for 15. Key Recommendations for Implementation by 2025: The state government will implement recommendations regarding language, land, and cultural heritage. Measures include creating revenue circles …
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