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Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.
Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.
Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.
Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.
Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.
Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.
Supreme Court debates mandatory voting feasibility amidst concerns over constitutional rights and practical implementation challenges in India's diverse electorate.
Minister clarifies Nitish Kumar can remain CM for six months post-Rajya Sabha election, citing constitutional provisions and resignation timelines.
Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.
Mahad Satyagraha's centenary approaches: Article highlights its significance in India's fight against untouchability and its impact on constitutionalism.
Parliamentary panel probing simultaneous polls gets extension until Monsoon Session's end, aiming for electoral reform and reduced polling personnel.
Tracing the evolution of India's national flag and song, examining historical contexts, debates, and legal frameworks governing their use.
Supreme Court's NCERT textbook ban raises concerns over judicial overreach, freedom of speech, and transparency in judiciary.
Gujarat's UCC expert panel to submit draft law mirroring Uttarakhand's, mandating marriage registration and banning Nikah Halala, aiming for gender equality.
Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.
Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.
Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.
Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.
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.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.
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