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Unprecedented ECI rift and systemic voter exclusion reignite debate on elevating the 'right to vote' to a fundamental constitutional right.
Supreme Court's mandatory FIR directive for all missing persons sparks debate over adult agency, potentially endangering consenting couples and increasing police burden.
Election Commission faces scrutiny for flawed voter deletion drive and internal objections, prompting calls for institutional overhaul.
Rape cases in India see alarming pendency and conviction rates below 30%, exposing critical failures in timely justice delivery despite legislative reforms.
Monsoon Session records third-longest sine die adjournment in history at 46 days, fueling speculation amidst parliamentary disruptions and non-prorogation.
Karnataka Legislature unanimously rejects Kasturirangan report for Western Ghats ESA, demanding a physical survey and citing livelihood impacts on local communities.
Amidst calls for removal, article details constitutional provisions and recent law governing CEC's appointment and removal, including Supreme Court's role and parliamentary procedures.
Andhra Pradesh refuses to defend Centre's controversial 2026 amendments to Transgender Persons Act in Supreme Court, citing constitutional validity concerns.
Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna advocates wider use of mediation and conciliation in family disputes to ensure faster, less adversarial justice and reduce court backlogs.
Gujarat Police file FIRs against three RUPPs for a Rs 560 crore donation racket, alleging tax evasion and misuse of political funding laws.
Election Commission addresses internal disquiet, streamlines voter enrolment process, and enhances transparency in its functioning after commissioners raise concerns.
Union government and banks to finalize UPI subsidy post-MDR implementation, ensuring merchants don't pass charges to customers from October 15.
Union Home Ministry extends controversial AFSPA for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal, and Nagaland amid persistent security concerns.
Bihar's voter registration Form 6 declaration modified, requiring specific birth documents and parental details, raising questions on Election Commission's amendment powers.
Karnataka faces mounting pressure to accept Western Ghats ESA framework, balancing farmer livelihoods and conservation, as other states advance implementation.
Article advocates for accountable lottery regulation over prohibition, citing revenue loss, black market growth, and proposing amendments to the Lotteries Act.
Supreme Court refers petitions challenging 2023 ECI appointment law to Constitution Bench amid judicial disagreement over executive control and electoral independence.
Opposition demands CEC's resignation, initiating parliamentary motion; article details constitutional removal process for Chief Election Commissioner, requiring 2/3rds majority in both Houses.
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