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Centre Assures Seat Increase Without Changing State Representation Why in the News ? The Centre has clarified that after delimitation, all States will see a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats without losing their proportional representation, addressing concerns over redistribution based on the latest Census figures. Centre’s Assurance on Delimitation and Seat Increase: The Union …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Limits of Judicial Review in Religion Why in the News ? The Supreme Court is hearing the Sabarimala reference case, debating whether courts can intervene in religious practices, balancing constitutional morality, fundamental rights, and denominational autonomy, while cautioning against undermining faith in the name of reform. This case raises questions similar to …
Read MoreChhattisgarh Moves Toward Uniform Civil Code Implementation Framework Why in the News ? The Chhattisgarh government has formed a high-level committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aiming to ensure legal uniformity, gender equality, and simplified personal laws, following similar initiatives in other states like Uttarakhand and Gujarat. This move reflects a broader trend …
Read MoreBalanced Delimitation and Women’s Quota Safeguard Federalism Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Elections, Statutory Bodies Why in the News ? The debate over delimitation post-2026 Census and implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act) has intensified. Concerns from southern states about potential loss of parliamentary representation have been countered by proposals to expand …
Read MoreVoting Eligibility Determines Right to Contest Elections in India Why in the News ? Amid controversies over electoral roll deletions in West Bengal, questions have arisen about how loss of voter status affects candidacy, with the Supreme Court reaffirming that both the right to vote and contest elections are statutory rights, similar to how environmental …
Read MoreDiluting Transgender Rights Undermines Constitutional Equality Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Transgenders, Welfare Schemes, Gender Equality, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in Parliament, proposing a revised definition of transgender identity, stricter certification mechanisms, and new penal provisions. These …
Read MoreSC 9-JUDGE BENCH EXAMINES DEFINITION OF ‘INDUSTRY’ Why in the News? Constitution Bench Hearing: Supreme Court’s 9-judge Bench began hearing on definition of ‘industry’ under labour law. Key Legal Issue: Court examining whether government welfare activities qualify as ‘industry’ or sovereign functions, similar to debates around ex post facto environmental clearances. Legal issues in defining …
Read MoreSC HOLDS ALL ADOPTIVE MOTHERS ENTITLED TO MATERNITY LEAVE Why in the News? Judicial Ruling: Supreme Court held all adoptive mothers entitled to 12 weeks maternity leave, irrespective of child’s age. Policy Suggestion: Court urged government to introduce paternity leave as a social security measure. Key aspects of the Supreme Court judgment Provision Read Down: …
Read MoreSIXTEENTH FINANCE COMMISSION AND THE FEDERAL BALANCE Syllabus: GS-2: Centre-State Relations, Indian Constitution, Co-operative Federalism, Constitutional Bodies WHY IN THE NEWS? The Sixteenth Finance Commission submitted its recommendations for 2026–31, and the Union government accepted its proposals on tax devolution. Debates have emerged over whether States gained from the Commission’s decisions on vertical and horizontal …
Read MoreUNION GOVERNMENT PRESCRIBES OFFICIAL PROTOCOL FOR VANDE MATARAM Why in the News? Protocol Notification: Union Home Ministry issued a 10-page order prescribing official rules for singing or playing Vande Mataram at designated state occasions, reminiscent of the rigorous process of environmental clearance for projects. Ceremonial Clarification: The order mandates that the six-stanza official version be …
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