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Consensus Essential To Preserve India’s Federal Democratic Structure Why in the News ? Debates over delimitation, rising fiscal transfers, and growing tensions between the Centre and States have revived concerns regarding the future of cooperative federalism in India, with experts advocating dialogue, consultation, and democratic restraint as long-term solutions. This discussion gains significance as India …
Read MoreIN FEDERALISM CHALLENGES, CONSENSUS IS THE SOLUTION Syllabus: GS 2: Federalism Centre-State Relation Why in the News? Debates surrounding the recently defeated Constitutional Amendment Bill have reignited discussions on the indian federal system, representation, fiscal devolution, and the growing tensions between the Centre and States. FISCAL FEDERALISM IN INDIA ● Finance Commission Role: The Finance …
Read MoreGovernment Notifies New Citizenship Rules for OCI Cardholders Why in the News ? The Union Government has notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, revising provisions related to OCI cardholders, digitalising application processes, and introducing e-OCI and biometric-based systems, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and immigration facilitation in citizenship administration, similar to how environmental clearances streamline …
Read MoreSikkim Achieves Milestone as India’s First Paperless Judiciary Why in the News ? Sikkim has become India’s first paperless judiciary state, as announced by the Supreme Court of India leadership, marking a major step toward digital justice delivery, transparency, and efficiency in the judicial system, particularly in areas of environmental jurisprudence and environmental democracy. Sikkim’s …
Read MoreHer Body, Her Choice: Supreme Court Reaffirms Reproductive Autonomy Under Article 21 The Supreme Court has recently delivered an important ruling that strengthens the constitutional protection of women’s reproductive rights. The Court observed that no woman, especially a minor, can be forced to continue an unwanted pregnancy against her will. This judgment is highly significant …
Read MoreSupreme Court Favors Case Specific Approach In Faith Disputes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India, during hearings on the Sabarimala Temple Entry case, observed that disputes involving religious freedom and fundamental rights should be resolved case-by-case, avoiding rigid universal judicial guidelines. Supreme Court’s Observations on Faith and Rights : Case-by-Case Approach: …
Read MoreJudicial Inquiry Post Resignation Raises Constitutional Concerns Debate Why in the News ? The resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma amid a removal inquiry has revived debate on whether statutory investigations against judges continue after resignation, exposing gaps in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 and raising concerns over judicial accountability mechanisms, particularly in matters involving environmental …
Read MoreCivil Services Drive Grassroots Governance and Transformation Why in the News ? On Civil Services Day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan highlighted the crucial role of Civil Services in implementing government policies at the grassroots level, while emphasising India’s shift toward citizen-centric governance and environmental democracy under recent administrative reforms. Role of Civil Services in Governance: …
Read MoreON DELIMITATION: WHAT INDIA NEEDS IS A NEW COMPACT THAT ISN’T BASED ON DOMINANCE Why in the News? The debate over the “one person, one vote” principle has resurfaced, questioning whether it alone is sufficient to ensure fair representation in India. Recent political developments framed as women’s reservation have been criticised as potentially masking a …
Read MoreWomen’s Reservation Debate: States Rights And Caste Concerns Why in the News ? The debate on women’s reservation in legislatures resurfaced after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was defeated in Lok Sabha, reviving discussions on states’ rights, caste representation, and past experiences of quotas in local bodies. Evolution of Women’s Reservation in Local Governance: …
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