Judges are removed through a strict parliamentary and quasi-judicial process under Article 124(4) and the Judges Inquiry Act. No judge has been removed so far. The system balances accountability and independence but faces challenges from high thresholds, political motives and calls for reform.
Click to View MoreThe Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 fast-tracks citizenship for select non-Muslim migrants. While projected as humanitarian, critics argue it violates Article 14, weakens secularism, clashes with the Assam Accord, and heightens fears of exclusion when linked with a nationwide NRC.
Click to View MoreLadakh’s protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion reflect tensions between local democratic aspirations and strategic imperatives. Post-2019 UT status, residents fear loss of tribal identity, land, and jobs, highlighting the need for institutional reforms and empowered local governance.
Click to View MoreDefamation laws in India balance free speech and reputation. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees expression, while Article 19(2) allows restrictions, including defamation. The Supreme Court upheld criminal defamation under Article 21, but judges now urge decriminalization to curb misuse and protect dissent.
Click to View MoreThe lack of a timeline for presidential and gubernatorial assent to bills has led to a "pocket veto," causing friction in the federal system. The Supreme Court is now examining whether a time limit imposes an unauthorized constitutional amendment.
Click to View MoreSimultaneous elections propose holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls together to reduce costs, ensure policy continuity, and improve governance. While historically practiced, re-implementation faces constitutional and logistical hurdles. A Parliamentary committee is currently examining its feasibility, and the Lok Sabha recently granted an extension for the committee to submit its report.
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