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31Jan 2026

Supreme Court on Statute Supremacy

Statutory Interpretation Overrides Judicial Hierarchy: Supreme Court Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that statutory interpretation cannot be guided by judicial hierarchy, holding that powers under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 must be exercised strictly as per legislative intent, not court status. Supreme Court’s Key Ruling …

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21Jan 2026

TN Rejects UGC 3rd Language Push | UPSC Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu Rejects UGC Push for Third Language Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government opposed a recent UGC circular mandating a third language in higher education, calling it an indirect attempt at Hindi imposition, and urged the Union government to withdraw the directive, reiterating commitment to the two-language policy. Tamil Nadu’s Objection to …

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13Jan 2026

Why Article 6: India’s Citizenship Power

WHY ARTICLE 6 IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: ● Indian constitution – Significant provisions ● Indian constitutional schemes Why in the News? At COP29, carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement were fully operationalised, including the Article 6.4 crediting mechanism. In August 2025, India signed its first Joint Crediting Mechanism …

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23Dec 2025

Right to a Healthy Environment in the Constitution

Right to Healthy Environment and Constitutional Responsibility Why in the News? Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, renewed debate has emerged on recognising the right to a healthy environment as an explicit fundamental right, building on judicial interpretations of Article 21 and strengthening the state’s constitutional responsibility for environmental protection. This debate includes discussions on …

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20Dec 2025

Pending Trials & Passport Denial: SC Ruling

Pending Trials Cannot Justify Indefinite Passport Denial Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India ruled that passport authorities cannot indefinitely deny passport renewal merely due to pending criminal proceedings, affirming that the right to travel abroad and hold a passport flows from Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision reflects principles of environmental …

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17Dec 2025

New Governance in Fifth Schedule India

Reimagining Governance in Post-Maoist Fifth Schedule India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Left Wing Extremism Why in the News ? The decline of Maoist influence in several Fifth Schedule areas has renewed focus on the governance failures that historically enabled insurgency. Recent debates highlight how administrative neglect, …

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12Dec 2025

Karnataka Bill to Criminalise Social Boycott

Karnataka Introduces Bill to Criminalise Social Boycott Acts Why in the News? The Karnataka government has tabled the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, aiming to criminalise social boycott practices, often imposed by caste panchayats, by defining the offence, listing punishable acts, and mandating protective and compensatory measures for victims. This move …

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10Dec 2025

Citizenship Under CAA: Strict Checks First

Citizenship Under CAA Requires Strict Verification First Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that rights under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) will apply only after authorities verify and authenticate each applicant’s claim, amid concerns raised about refugees facing disenfranchisement during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This process, akin …

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02Dec 2025

Supreme Court on Delhi Smog

Supreme Court Questions Stubble Burning Blame in Delhi Pollution Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has stated that farmers cannot be scapegoated for Delhi’s pollution, noting that pollution persisted despite a sharp fall in stubble-burning cases. It asked the CAQM to examine other major pollution sources and revisit its action plan. Supreme Court’s …

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27Nov 2025

Presidential Opinion vs Federal Structure

PRESIDENTIAL OPINION VERSUS THE FEDERAL STRUCTURE Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India recently delivered its opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference. The reference pertains to the powers and discretionary authority of Governors and the President of India. Concerns have been raised that the Court’s stance may pose risks to the democratic will …

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