Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector

Court’s nod to mental health as right, Pg9

Supreme Court recognizes mental health as fundamental right under Article 21, addressing student suicides and institutional accountability.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector

16 Sep, 2025

Court’s nod to mental health as right, Pg9

Supreme Court recognizes mental health as fundamental right under Article 21, addressing student suicides and institutional accountability.

16 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

No stay on waqf law but SC puts in guardrails: Limits DC's powers, caps non-Muslim presence, Pg 1.

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, limiting District Collector's powers and capping non-Muslim representation, balancing community rights and governance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

16 Sep, 2025

No stay on waqf law but SC puts in guardrails: Limits DC's powers, caps non-Muslim presence, Pg 1.

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, limiting District Collector's powers and capping non-Muslim representation, balancing community rights and governance.

16 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC’s order on Waqf Act, Pg 13.

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, addressing concerns over constitutional validity and potential misuse of power.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

16 Sep, 2025

SC’s order on Waqf Act, Pg 13.

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, addressing concerns over constitutional validity and potential misuse of power.

16 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC & Presidential reference, Pg 16.

Presidential reference on Governor's powers intensifies Centre-state tensions, Supreme Court reserves opinion after extensive arguments on constitutional limits.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

15 Sep, 2025

SC & Presidential reference, Pg 16.

Presidential reference on Governor's powers intensifies Centre-state tensions, Supreme Court reserves opinion after extensive arguments on constitutional limits.

15 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC Bench to hear if judicial officers can avail Bar quota, Pg10

Supreme Court Constitution Bench to decide if judicial officers with 7 years' experience can avail Bar quota for District Judge appointment.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

13 Sep, 2025

SC Bench to hear if judicial officers can avail Bar quota, Pg10

Supreme Court Constitution Bench to decide if judicial officers with 7 years' experience can avail Bar quota for District Judge appointment.

13 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

How is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks Centre

Supreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

11 Sep, 2025

How is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks Centre

Supreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.

11 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

A double failure

Proposed 130th Constitutional Amendment threatens basic structure by allowing removal of ministers in custody, undermining judicial precedents.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

10 Sep, 2025

A double failure

Proposed 130th Constitutional Amendment threatens basic structure by allowing removal of ministers in custody, undermining judicial precedents.

10 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

4 Sep, 2025

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

4 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Larger Bench to rule if minority-run schools are exempted from RTE Act , Pg12

Supreme Court refers RTE Act exemption for minority schools to larger bench amid concerns over inclusivity and misuse.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

2 Sep, 2025

Larger Bench to rule if minority-run schools are exempted from RTE Act , Pg12

Supreme Court refers RTE Act exemption for minority schools to larger bench amid concerns over inclusivity and misuse.

2 Sep, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

The importance of India’s federal design , Pg8

Supreme Court examines the Centre's response on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing federalism and constitutional design.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

1 Sep, 2025

The importance of India’s federal design , Pg8

Supreme Court examines the Centre's response on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing federalism and constitutional design.

1 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

The dangerous wiring together of a ‘conspiracy’ , Pg6

Assam Police's FIR against journalists raises concerns over press freedom, misuse of BNS Section 152, and potential chilling effect on dissent.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

26 Aug, 2025

The dangerous wiring together of a ‘conspiracy’ , Pg6

Assam Police's FIR against journalists raises concerns over press freedom, misuse of BNS Section 152, and potential chilling effect on dissent.

26 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes removal of Ministers arrested for 30 days, sparking debate on federalism and democratic principles.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

25 Aug, 2025

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes removal of Ministers arrested for 30 days, sparking debate on federalism and democratic principles.

25 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 Aug, 2025

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

20 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 Aug, 2025

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

20 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

20 Aug, 2025

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

20 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea for 'creamy layer' system in SC/ST reservations to ensure equitable distribution and address disproportionate benefits to well-off groups.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

14 Aug, 2025

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea for 'creamy layer' system in SC/ST reservations to ensure equitable distribution and address disproportionate benefits to well-off groups.

14 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Aid and advice , Pg8

MHA defends LG's power to nominate J&K Assembly members without elected government's input, sparking constitutional concerns over democratic accountability.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

14 Aug, 2025

Aid and advice , Pg8

MHA defends LG's power to nominate J&K Assembly members without elected government's input, sparking constitutional concerns over democratic accountability.

14 Aug, 2025