Category: Constitution | Polity
Kashmir; Past, Present and the Future
The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Electronic Voting Machine
The discourse surrounding electronic voting machines has resurged in the context of reported allegations of electoral malpractices
All-India Judicial Service
On Constitution Day, the President of India proposed the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service with the aim of identifying and developing the talents of exceptional young individuals in the field of judiciary
It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court
As the paramount constitutional court in the nation, the Supreme Court grapples with a multitude of challenges, being burdened with excessive caseloads and encountering various issues. The imperative for an immediate overhaul, both in terms of structure and procedures, is underscored by the pressing demands of the time
Delimitation Commission
Supreme Court asked Centre to set up a fresh Delimitation Commission.
Special Category Status (SCS)
Bihar cabinet passed the resolution seeking Special Category Status (SCS) to the State by the Union Government.Apart from Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are also demanding SCS.
Search and seizure
he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.
India’s Information Commission posts vacant | Issues and Concerns
Supreme Court warns the government: Without staffed Information Commissions, the RTI Act is ineffective.
Enhancing Representation, for a Just Electoral System
With the upcoming general election to the parliament looming large, conversations surrounding the delimitation exercise and the disparities in representation among states in the houses of parliament are gaining prominence.
Action and Authority
The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.
Staff shortage, Financial Dependency Plague Local Governance
An annual survey of Indian cities underscores the substantial financial dependency, limited autonomy in staffing and task allocation of local governments on their state counterparts.
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.