Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

25 Nov, 2025

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

25 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The letter has won but the spirit has not lost, Pg8

Analyzing the delicate balance between constitutional powers of President/Governor and judiciary's role in upholding constitutional spirit and preventing 'evasive inaction'.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Nov, 2025

The letter has won but the spirit has not lost, Pg8

Analyzing the delicate balance between constitutional powers of President/Governor and judiciary's role in upholding constitutional spirit and preventing 'evasive inaction'.

24 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Environmental Impact Assessment

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Nov, 2025

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

23 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

22 Nov, 2025

Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

22 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

22 Nov, 2025

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

22 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Judiciary cannot tie President, Governor to timelines, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies judiciary's role, stating it cannot impose fixed timelines on President/Governors for assenting to bills, upholding separation of powers.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

21 Nov, 2025

Judiciary cannot tie President, Governor to timelines, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies judiciary's role, stating it cannot impose fixed timelines on President/Governors for assenting to bills, upholding separation of powers.

21 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Fourteen questions and court’s responses, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers under Article 200, emphasizing discretionary authority but allows intervention in cases of indefinite inaction.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

21 Nov, 2025

Fourteen questions and court’s responses, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers under Article 200, emphasizing discretionary authority but allows intervention in cases of indefinite inaction.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC opinion draws mixed reactions from legal experts, political parties, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governors' Bill assent: No fixed timelines, discretion upheld, sparking mixed reactions and legal debates.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

21 Nov, 2025

SC opinion draws mixed reactions from legal experts, political parties, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governors' Bill assent: No fixed timelines, discretion upheld, sparking mixed reactions and legal debates.

21 Nov, 2025

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?, Pg9

Experts debate if single-party dominance threatens India's federal structure amid Centre-State disputes over resource allocation and fiscal policies.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

21 Nov, 2025

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?, Pg9

Experts debate if single-party dominance threatens India's federal structure amid Centre-State disputes over resource allocation and fiscal policies.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

DMK calls it 'good judgment'; opinion 'positive', says Kerala, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's role on pending bills, emphasizes accountability, and allows limited judicial review amid DMK, Kerala concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

21 Nov, 2025

DMK calls it 'good judgment'; opinion 'positive', says Kerala, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's role on pending bills, emphasizes accountability, and allows limited judicial review amid DMK, Kerala concerns.

21 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Court safeguards India's constitutional architecture, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Governor's constitutional role, clarifies judiciary's limited intervention in bill assent, preserving institutional autonomy and federal balance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

21 Nov, 2025

Court safeguards India's constitutional architecture, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Governor's constitutional role, clarifies judiciary's limited intervention in bill assent, preserving institutional autonomy and federal balance.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

SC takes welcome step back, restores balance, Pg10

Supreme Court revisits timeline for presidential assent to bills, emphasizing separation of powers and avoiding executive overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

21 Nov, 2025

SC takes welcome step back, restores balance, Pg10

Supreme Court revisits timeline for presidential assent to bills, emphasizing separation of powers and avoiding executive overreach.

21 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

No timelines for President and Governors on Bill: Supreme Court, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers on Bills, rules out fixed timelines but mandates action, addressing Presidential Reference on constitutional discretion.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

21 Nov, 2025

No timelines for President and Governors on Bill: Supreme Court, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers on Bills, rules out fixed timelines but mandates action, addressing Presidential Reference on constitutional discretion.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC advisory today on Presidential Reference on Governors’ timelines, Pg11

Supreme Court to advise on Presidential Reference regarding Governors' powers and timelines for assenting to State Bills, challenging court's authority.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 Nov, 2025

SC advisory today on Presidential Reference on Governors’ timelines, Pg11

Supreme Court to advise on Presidential Reference regarding Governors' powers and timelines for assenting to State Bills, challenging court's authority.

20 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Uniform organ transplant policy needed, says top court, Pg12

Supreme Court advocates for uniform organ transplant policy, addressing disparities in access and post-operative care for donors nationwide.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

20 Nov, 2025

Uniform organ transplant policy needed, says top court, Pg12

Supreme Court advocates for uniform organ transplant policy, addressing disparities in access and post-operative care for donors nationwide.

20 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

19 Nov, 2025

What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.

19 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions, Pg6

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands urgent, coordinated action; health risks, economic costs, and potential solutions explored.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Nov, 2025

Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions, Pg6

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands urgent, coordinated action; health risks, economic costs, and potential solutions explored.

17 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 Nov, 2025

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

16 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth, Pg8

States compete fiercely for investments, shifting from central patronage to competitive federalism, boosting economic growth and policy innovation nationwide.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

13 Nov, 2025

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth, Pg8

States compete fiercely for investments, shifting from central patronage to competitive federalism, boosting economic growth and policy innovation nationwide.

13 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act