Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Current Affairs for UPSC

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

15 Mar, 2026

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

15 Mar, 2026

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

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.

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

15 Mar, 2026

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.

15 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

15 Mar, 2026

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.

15 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

14 Mar, 2026

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.

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

11 Mar, 2026

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.

11 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9

Centre considers amending Women's Reservation Act for earlier implementation via lottery system before 2027 elections, seeking consensus from opposition parties.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

11 Mar, 2026

Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9

Centre considers amending Women's Reservation Act for earlier implementation via lottery system before 2027 elections, seeking consensus from opposition parties.

11 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Supreme Court examines SHANTI Act 2025, questioning liability caps for private nuclear operators, balancing development needs with safety concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Feb, 2026

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Supreme Court examines SHANTI Act 2025, questioning liability caps for private nuclear operators, balancing development needs with safety concerns.

28 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Feb, 2026

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

26 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Feb, 2026

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

26 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

25 Feb, 2026

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Feb, 2026

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

24 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

24 Feb, 2026

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

24 Feb, 2026

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

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Article highlights concerns over freedom of speech of MPs in Parliament, particularly regarding expunction of remarks and Opposition's role.

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

23 Feb, 2026

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Article highlights concerns over freedom of speech of MPs in Parliament, particularly regarding expunction of remarks and Opposition's role.

23 Feb, 2026

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

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

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

23 Feb, 2026

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

23 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Constitution of India released in Tamil and Gujarati to promote accessibility and awareness on International Mother Language Day.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

22 Feb, 2026

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Constitution of India released in Tamil and Gujarati to promote accessibility and awareness on International Mother Language Day.

22 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Centre forms panel for CAA implementation in West Bengal amid political tensions, aiming to grant citizenship to eligible individuals.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Feb, 2026

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Centre forms panel for CAA implementation in West Bengal amid political tensions, aiming to grant citizenship to eligible individuals.

21 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights and court rulings, Pg12

Gujarat's parental consent rule for marriage registration faces legal challenge, undermining individual rights and autonomy, violating Article 21.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

21 Feb, 2026

Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights and court rulings, Pg12

Gujarat's parental consent rule for marriage registration faces legal challenge, undermining individual rights and autonomy, violating Article 21.

21 Feb, 2026

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

Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

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

21 Feb, 2026

Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

21 Feb, 2026

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

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

Supreme Court to begin final hearings on May 5 for 250 petitions challenging CAA's discriminatory nature towards religious minorities.

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

20 Feb, 2026

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

Supreme Court to begin final hearings on May 5 for 250 petitions challenging CAA's discriminatory nature towards religious minorities.

20 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

20 Feb, 2026

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

20 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7

Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9

Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights and court rulings, Pg12

Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights and court rulings, Pg12

​Treatise for federalism, Pg8

​Treatise for federalism, Pg8

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

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