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Constitution & Law2026-09-05

Article 124(3)(c): Unused Provision for Appointing Jurists as Supreme Court Judges

Re-evaluates Article 124(3)(c) of the Constitution which allows appointing distinguished jurists directly to Supreme Court.

#Article-124#Supreme-Court#Collegium-System

Constitution & Law2026-09-03

Allahabad High Court Quashes Student's Preventive Detention Under NSA

Allahabad High Court quashed National Security Act (NSA) detention, ruling procedural lapses violated constitutional rights.

#National-Security-Act#Article-22#Allahabad-HC

International Relations2026-09-03

US Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order Narrowing Birthright Citizenship

US federal judge blocked executive order restricting birthright citizenship, citing US Supreme Court precedent.

#Birthright-Citizenship

#Jus-Soli

#US-Constitution

Constitution & Law2026-09-01

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends New Chief Justice for Rajasthan High Court

Exercises constitutional authority under Article 217 following administrative deliberations and judicial complaints.

#Article-217#SC-Collegium#High-Court

Constitution & Law2026-08-31

Karnataka Passes Urban Governance Bills Amid Debate Over Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project

Karnataka enacted two urban administration laws without debate, raising transparency concerns over Bengaluru's 16.75-km tunnel road project.

#Karnataka-Legislative-Assembly#Urban-Governance#74th-Constitutional-Amendment

Social Issues2026-08-30

Manoj Jarange Patil Resumes Indefinite Hunger Strike Demanding Maratha OBC Reservation

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil begins indefinite hunger strike pressing for Maratha quota under OBC category.

#Maratha-Reservation#Indra-Sawhney-Case#Article-16

Constitution & Law2026-08-29

SC Collegium to Decide If Acting Chief Justices Can Recommend Judges

Evaluates whether High Court Acting Chief Justices hold constitutional powers to initiate candidate nominations.

#collegium-system#acting-chief-justice#article-217

Schemes & Policies2026-08-16

PM Unveils 'Saptadhara' Blueprint for Viksit Bharat on 80th I-Day

Outlines seven strategic pillars for national development and pushes for implementing constitutional women's reservation.

#Viksit-Bharat-2047#Saptadhara#106th-Constitutional-Amendment

Constitution & Law2026-08-14

SC Emphasizes Democratic Integrity in Shiv Sena Symbol Dispute Hearing

Reaffirmed constitutional principles on internal party democracy and Symbol Order provisions during political dispute hearing.

#Tenth-Schedule#Anti-Defection-Law#Election-Symbols-Order-1968

Constitution & Law2026-08-13

Rajya Sabha passes bill amending First Schedule to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'

Passed constitutional bill amending First Schedule to officially change state name to Keralam.

#Article-3#First-Schedule#Keralam

Constitution & Law2026-08-10

BSP Chief Mayawati Opposes 'Creamy Layer' for SCs/STs; Attacks RSS

BSP president Mayawati opposes applying 'creamy layer' criteria to SC/ST reservations and criticizes RSS over constitutional amendment ideas — defends constitutional protections for disadvantaged groups.

#creamy-layer#SC-ST-reservations#Article-15-16

Constitution & Law2026-08-10

BSP Chief Mayawati Opposes 'Creamy Layer' For SCs/STs; Attacks RSS Ideology

Mayawati rejects proposed creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST reservations as 'casteist', criticizes RSS; defends constitutional guarantee of affirmative action for marginalized groups.

#reservations#creamy-layer#SC-ST-rights

Politics & Governance2026-08-09

Proposed women's reservation bill sparks row; Rijiju and Rahul Gandhi spar over rollout

Women's reservation bill triggers political dispute — BJP's Rijiju challenges Congress's Rahul Gandhi on party's position, questioning consistency on gender equality and constitutional amendments.

#women's-reservation-bill#constitutional-amendment#Article-368

Constitution & Law2026-08-07

Government Opposes Creamy Layer Application to SC/ST Reservation in Supreme Court

Centre told SC that excluding affluent SC/ST members via 'creamy layer' is Parliament's prerogative, not court's domain — reservation policy is constitutional matter.

#creamy-layer#SC-ST-reservation#Article-15

Constitution & Law2026-08-06

Supreme Court Orders Increase in Number of Supreme Court Judges

Rajya Sabha clears historic Bill to expand Supreme Court bench size — first institutional strengthening of apex court judiciary in decades.

#Supreme-Court-expansion#judicial-capacity#constitutional-amendment

Constitution & Law2026-08-06

Supreme Court: 'Criminal Trial Lifespan Cannot Be That of a Turtle' — Rejects PFI Activist Delay

SC pulls up judicial system for 3+ year trial of PFI activist, asserts constitutional right to speedy trial — landmark statement on justice delivery timeline.

#speedy-trial-right#Article-21#criminal-procedure

Schemes & Policies2026-08-05

UP Cabinet Approves Nomadic Development Board for Welfare Scheme Implementation

Uttar Pradesh government approved constitution of 'UP Nomadic Development Board' to identify nomadic communities, enumerate them, and ensure effective delivery of Central and state welfare schemes.

#nomadic-communities#welfare-scheme#social-inclusion

Constitution & Law2026-08-04

Supreme Court Issues Notice on CAPF Act: Landmark Petition by Decorated CRPF Officer

SC issues notice to government on pleas challenging CAPF Act after petition by Shaurya Chakra awardee CRPF Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh who lost both legs in anti-Maoist operation.

#CAPF-Act#CRPF#Shaurya-Chakra

Constitution & Law2026-08-03

Lok Sabha Passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026

Increases the sanctioned judge strength of the Supreme Court of India to handle rising case pendency.

#Article-124#Supreme-Court#Judicial-Reforms

Constitution & Law2026-08-03

Courts Cannot Preach Citizens on Free Speech Rules Says Ex-SC Judge

Emphasizes that judicial duty is safeguarding fundamental rights rather than preaching on public discourse.

#Freedom-of-Speech#Judicial-Restraint#Article-19

Constitution & Law2026-08-02

Exiled Author Taslima Nasreen Advocates Uniform Civil Code in India

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen calls for implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to ensure gender equity.

#Uniform-Civil-Code#Article-44#DPSP

Constitution & Law2026-07-31

Parliament Clears Bill Criminalising Dishonour and Insult to Vande Mataram

Clears legislation imposing penalties and imprisonment for intentional dishonour or disrespect shown to national song Vande Mataram.

#Vande-Mataram#Prevention-of-Insults-Act#Article-51A

Constitution & Law2026-07-31

Supreme Court Questions Selection Panel Fairness for Chief Election Commissioner

Examines constitutional validity of 2023 Act replacing CJI with a Cabinet Minister on the CEC selection panel.

#Chief-Election-Commissioner#Article-324#Anoop-Baranwal-case

Constitution & Law2026-07-30

Allahabad HC Rules Pregnancy Cannot Be Ground to Deny Government Employment

Ruled that denying job selection or postponing physical tests due to pregnancy violates women's constitutional rights.

#Article-14#Article-16#Reproductive-Rights

Constitution & Law2026-07-28

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Anti-Paper Leak Bill; Guidelines on Protest Rights Pending

Supreme Court hears petitions on NEET paper leak crisis and police actions against protesters; reserves decision on constitutional safeguards for peaceful assembly while Parliament debates new anti-paper leak legislation.

#paper-leak-crisis#Article-19#Article-21

Constitution & Law2026-07-26

Telangana CM Pledges Push for Lowering Election Contesting Age for MLA, MP to 21

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced plan to lower the minimum age for contesting state assembly and Parliament elections from 25 to 21 years, citing Rajiv Gandhi's precedent.

#election-age#constitutional-amendment#voter-eligibility

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

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

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

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

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