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Awards & Appointments2026-07-22

Harjit Singh Grewal Appointed NCM Chairman After 15-Month Vacancy

Second Sikh appointed as National Commission for Minorities chairman, ending 15-month leadership gap — reflects representation in constitutional bodies.

#NCM-appointment#Article-338B#minority-protection

Constitution & Law2026-07-20

Lok Sabha to Take Up Supreme Court Judges Increase Bill During Monsoon Session

Government to move Bill in Parliament increasing number of Supreme Court judges, addressing long-pending judicial capacity concerns.

#Supreme Court#Judicial Capacity#Constitutional Amendment

Politics & Governance2026-07-20

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Government to introduce Bill making insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence, amending 1971 legislation during Monsoon Session.

#Constitutional Law#National Symbols#Vande Mataram

Constitution & Law2026-07-20

Supreme Court Denies Interim Relief in Sonam Wangchuk Hospital Transfer PIL

Delhi HC refuses interim relief in Sonam Wangchuk's PIL against forced hospital transfer, raising concerns on patient rights and judicial intervention.

#Constitutional Rights#Patient Autonomy#PIL

Constitution & Law2026-07-18

SC Rules Election Commission Cannot Decide Citizenship Status

Supreme Court clarifies EC has electoral roll authority but lacks competence to decide citizenship under law—critical constitutional distinction.

#Supreme Court#Electoral Law#Citizenship

Constitution & Law2026-07-18

Supreme Court Clarifies Railway Terminology: 'Second Class Passenger' Offensive

SC directs Railways to reconsider use of 'second class passenger' terminology in official documents, calling it offensive to Constitution's equality spirit.

#Constitutional Law#Railway Reform#Equality Jurisprudence

Politics & Governance2026-07-18

Parliamentary Panel Defers PM/CM Removal Bill Report After 30-Day Arrest

Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing auto-removal bill for PM/CM/Ministers arrested for 30+ days defers report adoption, indicating legislative complexity and concerns.

#Constitutional Law#Parliamentary Accountability#Ministerial Disqualification

Constitution & Law2026-07-18

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah: HC Bases Decision on 1920 Govt Notification

Allahabad HC relies on 1920 govt notification indicating pre-Aurangzeb temple existence in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, declining mosque's challenge.

#Religious Disputes#Constitutional Law#Places of Worship Act

Constitution & Law2026-07-17

Maratha Quota Case: Bombay HC Examines 'Backward' Status of Politically Dominant Community

Bombay High Court reviews whether politically dominant Maratha community qualifies as 'backward' under Constitutional reservation framework—landmark case on OBC criteria.

#Maratha_Quota#OBC_Reservation#Constitutional_Law

Politics & Governance2026-07-17

Vande Mataram Amendment Bill: Insult to National Song Made Punishable Offence

Government to table Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill making intentional disruption of Vande Mataram singing punishable—free speech implications.

#National_Honour#Free_Speech#Constitutional_Law

Politics & Governance2026-07-17

Congress Opposes Delimitation Bill; Challenges Majority Passage Prospects

Congress announces opposition to delimitation bill, questions BJP's ability to secure two-thirds parliamentary majority required for constitutional amendment.

#Delimitation bill#Constitutional amendment#Parliamentary politics

Constitution & Law2026-07-16

SC Orders Uttarakhand to Grant Land for New HC Building Relocation

Supreme Court directs Uttarakhand government to transfer land within six weeks for Uttarakhand High Court relocation to Nainital, overriding referendum obstruction.

#supreme-court#high-court#judicial-infrastructure

Constitution & Law2026-07-15

Supreme Court Questions English as Indigenous Language in CBSE Policy

SC questions CBSE's three-language policy, challenges if English qualifies as indigenous language; raises constitutional language policy debate.

#language-policy#education#constitutional-law

Constitution & Law2026-07-15

Madhya Pradesh to Table Uniform Civil Code Bill in Cabinet

MP govt to introduce UCC bill in special cabinet meeting July 19 after high-level committee completes deliberations on civil law harmonization.

#UCC#personal-law#gender-justice

Constitution & Law2026-07-15

Supreme Court Questions 2-Child Norm for Local Elections

SC questions constitutional validity of two-child norm for panchayat/municipal election contention, raising important policy debate on population control linkage.

#elections#constitutional-law#population-policy

Social Issues2026-07-15

Centre Tells Supreme Court on Acid Attack Survivor Benefits Expansion

Centre informs SC that acid attack survivors with internal injuries from forcible ingestion now entitled to RPwD benefits, expanding victim protection scope.

#gender-justice#disability-rights#victim-protection

Constitution & Law2026-07-15

Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Bhojshala Temple Ruling, Allows Friday Prayers

Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court's temple declaration for Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex; permits Friday namaz nearby.

#Supreme Court#Religious Freedom#Constitutional Law

Constitution & Law2026-07-14

JPC Studies 'One Nation, One Election' Framework in Lucknow

Joint Parliamentary Committee undertaking comprehensive study of simultaneous general and state elections proposal across India.

#Constitutional Amendment#Electoral Reform#Federalism

Constitution & Law2026-07-14

Ladakh Set for Customized Article 371 Framework with District-Level Hill Councils

Ladakh government announces new seven-district structure with UT-level body and hill councils, implementing 'customized Article 371' framework post-reorganization.

#Article 371#Ladakh#Constitutional Framework

Constitution & Law2026-07-14

Supreme Court Questions Slum Rehabilitation Near PM Residence

Delhi HC orders probe into displacement of 700+ slum families 45 km away while 24,284 rehabilitation flats lie vacant near PM residence.

#Judicial Review#Right to Shelter#Urban Rehabilitation

Constitution & Law2026-07-14

Karnataka Governor Suspends KPSC Chairman Over OBC Quota, Selection Irregularities

Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar after finding prima facie evidence of misbehaviour in OBC quota and recruitment violations.

#KPSC#OBC Quota#Administrative Accountability

Constitution & Law2026-07-14

130th Constitutional Amendment Bill: Sunset Clause for Arrested Ministers' Reappointment

JPC recommends sunset provision in bill removing arrested ministers, allowing automatic reversal to safeguard lawmakers' acquittal rights.

#130th Amendment#Constitutional Law#Minister Accountability

Politics & Governance2026-07-13

Women's Reservation Bill: BJP Eyes Two-Thirds Majority Before Monsoon Session

BJP government plans constitutional amendment for women's reservation, requiring 2/3 majority; strategy includes outreach to DMK, NCP(SP) abstentions.

#Constitutional Amendment#Women's Reservation#Article 368

Constitution & Law2026-07-13

Gyanvapi, Mathura, Sambhal Litigants Reject Supreme Court Mediation Offer

Parties to temple-mosque disputes at Gyanvapi (Varanasi), Mathura, and Sambhal declined Supreme Court's mediation initiative, preferring adversarial litigation despite constitutional reconciliation emphasis.

#Temple-Mosque Disputes#Religious Freedom#Constitutional Law

Constitution & Law2026-07-13

Madras High Court to Hear MRK Panneerselvam's Discharge Plea in Assets Case

High Court reconsidering discharge petition in 2011 disproportionate assets case against former CM MRK Panneerselvam, reversing 2016 magistrate's initial discharge that was subsequently overturned.

#Criminal Law#Judicial Review#Anti-Corruption

Constitution & Law2026-07-13

CJI Surya Kant Forms Four Special Benches to Fast-Track Oldest Supreme Court Cases

Chief Justice of India establishes special benches to expedite India's oldest pending cases, addressing critical judicial backlog and public confidence.

#Supreme Court#Judicial Reform#Case Management

Constitution & Law2026-07-12

Satluj movie row: Government panel raises UAPA spectre, Pakistan misuse concerns

Government panel examines Satluj movie removal citing UAPA concerns and potential misuse by Pakistan; raises questions on state's censorship powers and content regulation.

#Satluj movie#Free speech#UAPA

Economy & Finance2026-07-12

India seeks review of US forced labour investigation

India challenges US forced labour investigation citing Constitutional obligation; Joint Secretary argues India prioritizes elimination of forced labour as fundamental right.

#Forced labour#US trade#Constitutional rights

Constitution & Law2026-07-11

One Nation One Election Mechanism Likely Ready by 2029: Joint Panel

Joint Parliamentary Panel Chief P.P. Chaudhary states 'One Nation One Election' rollout mechanism expected by 2029; claims 99% civil society support.

#Electoral Reform#Constitutional Amendment#One Nation One Election

Constitution & Law2026-07-11

Parliament Panel Backs Suspension Over Removal for Jailed PMs/CMs/Ministers

Parliamentary panel recommends replacing 'removal' with 'suspension' in Bill preventing governance from custody; seeks changes to arrest-triggered provisions.

#Constitutional Law#Parliament#Governance

Constitution & Law2026-07-11

Madras High Court Restrains Election Commission from Bypolls Until July 31

Madras HC stays ECI notification for five Assembly seat bypolls until July 31, citing procedural and timing concerns.

#Elections#Bypolls#Election Commission

Politics & Governance2026-07-10

Centre Reaffirms Manipur's Territorial Integrity; Rejects Separate Administration Demand

BJP state leadership reiterates central government's commitment to preserving Manipur's unified administration, rejecting Kuki-Zo separatism.

#Manipur Violence#Territorial Integrity#Ethnic Conflict

Constitution & Law2026-07-10

J&K Orders Book Screening for 'Anti-National' Content

J&K government directs removal of books deemed 'controversial' or 'anti-national' from schools/universities; opposition cites censorship concerns.

#Academic freedom#Constitutional rights#Education policy

Constitution & Law2026-07-09

Allahabad HC: Muslim Personal Law Cannot Override Child Marriage Ban

Allahabad High Court ruled that PCMA age of marriage applies uniformly to all citizens irrespective of religion, overriding personal law claims.

#child-marriage#personal-law#constitutional-rights

Constitution & Law2026-07-08

Muslim Personal Law Cannot Override POCSO, Child Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court rules personal laws subordinate to POCSO and child marriage protection; FIR against marriage obstruction upheld.

#Personal Law#POCSO Act#Child Marriage

Politics & Governance2026-07-08

National Conference Passes Resolution Demanding J&K Statehood Restoration

National Conference leaders pass resolution before Delhi protest calling restoration of J&K statehood 'inordinate' delay, criticizing Centre's 'appropriate time' phrase as vague and timeless.

#J&K Statehood#Federalism#Constitutional Status

Constitution & Law2026-07-07

Congress Challenges Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board Hindu Member Appointments

Congress to file Supreme Court petition against MP govt's inclusion of 2 Hindu members in 10-member Waqf Board, raising constitutional secularism questions.

#Waqf Board#Constitutional Law#Minority Rights

Politics & Governance2026-07-07

NC Stages Parliament Protest on July 20 for J&K Statehood

National Conference MLAs/MPs to protest at Jantar Mantar during Monsoon Session demanding restoration of Jammu & Kashmir statehood status.

#Article 370#J&K Statehood#Parliament Monsoon Session

Constitution & Law2026-07-07

Justice V. Mohana Elevated: First Woman from Tamil Nadu to Direct SC

Justice V. Mohana becomes first woman from Tamil Nadu directly elevated to Supreme Court; judiciary celebrates achievement.

#Supreme Court Appointments#Judicial Gender Representation#Tamil Nadu Judiciary

Constitution & Law2026-07-06

How Terrorists Designated Under UAPA: Process and Legal Framework Explained

UAPA terrorist designation involves multi-stage process with specific legal criteria, recent designations highlight evolving security threat assessment.

#UAPA#Terrorist Designation#National Security

Constitution & Law2026-07-06

Parliamentary Powers Against Resigned Judges: Constitutional Puzzle in Ex-Judge Varma Case

Case of Justice Yashwant Varma raises constitutional question: Can Parliament initiate impeachment proceedings against judge who voluntarily resigned?

#Constitutional Law#Judicial Accountability#Impeachment

Constitution & Law2026-07-05

Monsoon Session Parliament: Constitutional Amendments Expected July 20-August 13

Monsoon session (July 20-Aug 13) may see constitutional amendments; Opposition plans privilege motion against Rajnath Singh; bill for PM/CM removal over 30-day jail clause.

#monsoon-session#constitutional-amendments#parliament-2026

Awards & Appointments2026-07-04

Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar Undergoes Successful Angioplasty; Two Stents Placed

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had successful angioplasty with dual stent placement; health stable.

#Former VP Dhankhar#Health#Medical Procedure

Constitution & Law2026-07-03

Karnataka HC Stays Cabinet Decision to Withdraw 52 Criminal Cases

Karnataka High Court halts Congress government's decision to withdraw prosecution in 52 criminal cases; constitutional and governance implications.

#Judicial Review#Executive Overreach#Criminal Justice

Constitution & Law2026-07-02

Ram Mandir Trust Vote: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Removal Proposal July 6

Constitutional governance: Ram Mandir Trust members to vote July 6 on removing Champat Rai and Anil Mishra over ₹20.4 lakh donation theft; two-thirds majority needed.

#Ram Mandir#Institutional governance#Financial accountability

Politics & Governance2026-07-02

Kerala Assembly Unanimously Approves State Name Change to 'Keralam'

Constitutional federalism: Kerala Assembly unanimously approves renaming state from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'; President's reference processed, requires constitutional amendment.

#Federalism#Constitutional amendment#Linguistic regionalism

Politics & Governance2026-07-01

Monsoon Session Parliament: July 20-August 13; Women's Constitutional Amendment Expected

Parliament's monsoon session scheduled July 20-August 13; anticipated discussion on government's proposed constitutional amendment for women.

#Constitutional amendment#Women's representation#Parliament

Politics & Governance2026-07-01

23 Opposition Parties Move CJI Against 'SIR Irregularities' & Election Commission Bias

23 Opposition parties file joint memorandum to Chief Justice of India alleging Election Commission bias in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

#Election Commission#Electoral rolls#SIR process

Politics & Governance2026-07-01

Congress Moves Privilege Notice Against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Over Operation Sindoor Casualty Discrepancy

Congress alleges Rajnath Singh misled Parliament on soldier deaths in Operation Sindoor; demands privilege proceedings and full disclosure of facts.

#Parliamentary Privilege#Defence Ministry#Accountability

Constitution & Law2026-07-01

West Bengal Government to Introduce Uniform Civil Code Bill; Supreme Court Retired Judge Leads Committee

West Bengal to introduce Uniform Civil Code Bill with Supreme Court retired judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai leading 4-week committee; tribal communities excluded.

#Uniform Civil Code#Constitutional Law#Family Law

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SC Rules Election Commission Cannot Decide Citizenship Status

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Parliamentary Panel Defers PM/CM Removal Bill Report After 30-Day Arrest

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SC Orders Uttarakhand to Grant Land for New HC Building Relocation

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Ladakh Set for Customized Article 371 Framework with District-Level Hill Councils

Supreme Court Questions Slum Rehabilitation Near PM Residence

Karnataka Governor Suspends KPSC Chairman Over OBC Quota, Selection Irregularities

130th Constitutional Amendment Bill: Sunset Clause for Arrested Ministers' Reappointment

Women's Reservation Bill: BJP Eyes Two-Thirds Majority Before Monsoon Session

Gyanvapi, Mathura, Sambhal Litigants Reject Supreme Court Mediation Offer

Madras High Court to Hear MRK Panneerselvam's Discharge Plea in Assets Case

CJI Surya Kant Forms Four Special Benches to Fast-Track Oldest Supreme Court Cases

Satluj movie row: Government panel raises UAPA spectre, Pakistan misuse concerns

India seeks review of US forced labour investigation

One Nation One Election Mechanism Likely Ready by 2029: Joint Panel

Parliament Panel Backs Suspension Over Removal for Jailed PMs/CMs/Ministers

Madras High Court Restrains Election Commission from Bypolls Until July 31

Centre Reaffirms Manipur's Territorial Integrity; Rejects Separate Administration Demand

J&K Orders Book Screening for 'Anti-National' Content

Allahabad HC: Muslim Personal Law Cannot Override Child Marriage Ban

Muslim Personal Law Cannot Override POCSO, Child Marriage Act: Allahabad HC

National Conference Passes Resolution Demanding J&K Statehood Restoration

Congress Challenges Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board Hindu Member Appointments

NC Stages Parliament Protest on July 20 for J&K Statehood

Justice V. Mohana Elevated: First Woman from Tamil Nadu to Direct SC

How Terrorists Designated Under UAPA: Process and Legal Framework Explained

Parliamentary Powers Against Resigned Judges: Constitutional Puzzle in Ex-Judge Varma Case

Monsoon Session Parliament: Constitutional Amendments Expected July 20-August 13

Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar Undergoes Successful Angioplasty; Two Stents Placed

Karnataka HC Stays Cabinet Decision to Withdraw 52 Criminal Cases

Ram Mandir Trust Vote: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Removal Proposal July 6

Kerala Assembly Unanimously Approves State Name Change to 'Keralam'

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