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Patna High Court issues statewide directives against high-decibel noise, criticizing Bihar Pollution Control Board and police for dismal enforcement failures.
Congress CWC limits Vande Mataram to first two stanzas, citing 1937 resolution amidst BJP criticism and new parliamentary act on national song.
Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.
MHA empowers District Collectors in eight states/UTs to process Citizenship Amendment Act applications, streamlining the controversial law's implementation.
Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of execution by hanging, dismissing challenge citing Article 21's right to dignified death and BNSS provisions.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor affirms J&K as integral to India, signaling a review of travel warnings for American citizens after his maiden visit to Srinagar.
Punjab's persistent efforts to enact a sacrilege law face constitutional challenges, federal objections, and judicial scrutiny over secularism, equality, and legislative competence.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on polygamy challenge, urging legislative steps to abolish the practice for all citizens, irrespective of religion.
Supreme Court agrees to quash FIRs against peaceful NEET-UG student protesters using Article 142, distinguishing them from criminals.
Punjab's stringent sacrilege law, imposing life imprisonment for religious criticism, sparks debate on India's secularism, free speech, and colonial legal legacy.
Tamil Nadu's resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 ignites federalism debate, challenging future delimitation and women's reservation implementation.
One Nation, One Election proposal poses an existential threat to India's federal architecture and parliamentary democracy, prioritizing administrative convenience over democratic substance.
Centre opposes 'creamy layer' exclusion for SC/STs in Supreme Court, citing parliamentary power and lack of judicial precedent amidst ongoing petitions and student protests.
As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves draft UCC Bill, mandating marriage registration, regulating live-in relationships, and ensuring equal inheritance rights, excluding Scheduled Tribes.
Supreme Court's historical role in nurturing environmental law through landmark judgments faces scrutiny amidst concerns over inconsistent application in infrastructure projects.
Supreme Court's seven-judge bench to commence hearing from October 6 on legislative privileges versus citizens' fundamental right to freedom of speech.
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, amending the Constitution's First Schedule after state assembly's unanimous resolution.
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation by 2029.
President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, criminalising disruption and elevating its legal status to that of the National Anthem.
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