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Karnataka SC Subclassification Law Put On Hold Why in the News ? The Karnataka Scheduled Castes (Sub-classification) Bill, 2025, approved by the Governor, is yet to be implemented as the State government has delayed its gazette notification amid legal concerns and lack of consensus among Dalit sub-groups, avoiding an ex post legal challenge scenario. …
Read MoreRajasthan High Court Deletes Remarks On Transgender Law Why in the News ? The Rajasthan High Court removed controversial remarks from its March 30 judgment on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating they were included inadvertently, raising questions about judicial observations and evolving transgender rights jurisprudence in India, much like the …
Read MoreFCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Sparks Political Controversy Why in the News ? The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 has triggered political debate due to provisions empowering a designated authority to control assets of NGOs whose licences expire or are cancelled, raising concerns over civil society autonomy, minority institutions, and regulatory overreach. This development has implications for …
Read MoreAmaravati May Become Sole Capital Of Andhra Pradesh Why in the News ? The Union government is likely to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to declare Amaravati as the sole capital, following a State Assembly resolution and renewed political push by the TDP government. Proposed Bill and Key …
Read MoreWhy the Sixth Schedule is in News and What it Means The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India has recently been in news after Narendra Modi announced a ₹1,500-crore development package for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam. The BTR is administered by the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), which functions under the Sixth …
Read MoreDelhi HC Upholds Passport as Fundamental Liberty Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is an essential part of Article 21 (Right to Personal Liberty), setting aside the Centre’s order impounding businessman Yogesh Raheja’s passport for alleged non-disclosure of an FIR. Court’s …
Read MoreSC Bars Gender Bias in Open Prisons Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that exclusion of female prisoners from Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) is unconstitutional and amounts to gender-based discrimination, directing States and UTs to amend prison rules, expand facilities, and ensure compliance with national and international standards to protect women’s …
Read MoreUnion Cabinet Approves Proposal to Rename Kerala Keralam Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename the State of Kerala as ‘Keralam’, following a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2024. The process will now proceed through constitutional procedures involving the President and Parliament. Cabinet Approval …
Read MoreDPDP Act Amendment Raises Concerns Over RTI Transparency Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has referred petitions challenging the DPDP Act, 2023 amendment to the RTI Act to a Constitution Bench. The amendment provides a blanket exemption for personal information, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and the balance between privacy and the Right …
Read MoreSupreme Court Stresses Fraternity in Public Life Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India observed that political leaders and constitutional functionaries must uphold constitutional morality and foster fraternity, while hearing a petition seeking guidelines to curb discriminatory and communally divisive public speeches by high public officials. This emphasis on constitutional values echoes the …
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