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President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, criminalising disruption and elevating its legal status to that of the National Anthem.
Centre opposes creamy layer for SC/ST reservations in Supreme Court, citing historical disadvantage and Parliament's exclusive domain over policy changes.
Supreme Court observation sparks debate on English as an Indian language; article argues for its historical integration, societal role, and literary contribution, advocating multilingualism.
Delhi High Court and Supreme Court scrutinize Jantar Mantar's status as a protest site, balancing citizens' right to protest with public order and residents' concerns.
Centre pushes for women's reservation and delimitation bill, facing Congress's demand for an all-party meeting to review the constitutional amendment.
Centre informs Supreme Court that extending creamy layer to SC/STs falls under Parliament's legislative domain, emphasizing historical and social criteria for reservation.
DMK sets three key conditions, including a 25-year freeze extension and 50% seat increase, to support Centre's delimitation constitutional amendment Bill.
Union government opposes income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas in Supreme Court, citing judicial precedents and existing means tests for welfare schemes.
Government uses controversial Money Bill route to increase Supreme Court judge strength, sparking constitutional challenge pending before a larger bench.
Analysis reveals limited transformation in J&K's economy, security, and civil liberties post-Article 370 abrogation, with statehood promise unfulfilled.
Supreme Court expands domestic cruelty law (Section 498A/BNS Section 85) to women in live-in relationships, provided there is an “intent to marry”.
Seven years post Article 370 revocation, J&K grapples with continued direct rule, economic decline, and security challenges, intensifying calls for statehood restoration and democratic accountability.
Supreme Court mandates Union government to provide broad, clear footpaths, affirming the right to walk as a fundamental right for all citizens.
Article advocates for a rights-based welfare regime, critiquing direct transfers and digital governance for undermining citizen entitlements and accountability.
Lok Sabha passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over police crackdown, also considering a Constitution Amendment Bill.
Supreme Court questions Centre's new CEC selection panel, citing executive dominance and potential compromise of Election Commission's independence, reserving judgment.
Fast-track courts struggle with massive backlogs and resource deficits, raising questions about their effectiveness in ensuring speedy justice.
New 2026 Bill extends legal protection to the National Song Vande Mataram, making its intentional disruption an offense, similar to the National Anthem.
Rajya Sabha passes controversial bill criminalizing insult to national song Vande Mataram amidst strong protests, sparking significant parliamentary debate.
Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
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