Category: Constitution | Polity
75 years of Supreme Court
The 75th anniversary served as a reminder of the Supreme Court’s crucial role in safeguarding the Constitution, upholding fundamental rights, and shaping the nation’s social and legal fabric. The article delves into necessity of regional benches of Supreme Court in India.
Having panchayats as self-governing institutions
Despite mandates and frameworks, devolution and fiscal autonomy remain challenging. This underscores the need to explore factors shaping devolution and enhance PRI financial independence.
Electoral Bonds Scheme
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the legality of the electoral bonds scheme on Thursday (February 15), holding it “unconstitutional”.
Fiscal federalism
The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.
The hollowing out of the antidefection law
Amidst ongoing general elections in various states and the impending Lok Sabha election, it is crucial to examine the difficulties and intricacies associated with anti-defection law
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.