Category: Constitution | Polity
The Constitution on minority rights
The preservation of diversity is the rationale behind minority rights in the Indian Constitution.
Razing impunity
Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases.
What does the new ‘lady justice’ statue signify?
Supreme Court unveils new justice statue as part of an effort to move away from its colonial legacy.
Scuttling people’s right to information
20 years of Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
Should EC ensure internal democracy in political parties?
India’s multi-party democracy is diverse, but many political parties lack internal democracy.
What special status is Ladakh seeking?
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained as he led a group of protesters to petition the Central government for the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule
Law Commission
Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice set up the 23rd Law Commission
Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
During his speech on the 78th Independence Day, the Prime Minister advocated for a uniform civil code (UCC), presenting it as a secular civil code.
A law around low-carbon climate resilient development
There is a need for comprehensive climate legislation in India.
A tool to ensure complete voter anonymity
Janata Dal (United) candidate Devesh Chandra Thakur faced criticism for suggesting he wouldn’t assist Muslim and Yadav communities because they didn’t support him in the elections.Highlighting importance of voter secrecy
New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?
On June 9, President Draupadi Murmu administered oaths to the Central Council of Ministers of the new government.
Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences
The “None of the Above” (NOTA) option has emerged as the runner-up in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore constituency, securing a record-breaking 2,18,674 votes.