The Assam UCC Bill 2026 regulates marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships while banning polygamy. It exempts Scheduled Tribes to protect customary laws, aiming for gender justice amidst debates on constitutional validity and privacy rights.
Click to View MoreThe Judges Inquiry Committee is a vital three-member statutory tribunal formed under the Judges Inquiry Act 1968 to investigate charges of proved misbehaviour or incapacity against a judge, ensuring strict accountability while safeguarding judicial independence from arbitrary, frivolous political interference.
Click to View MoreThe Indian Constitution empowers the President and Governors to promulgate ordinances during legislative recess for emergent situations. However, frequent re-promulgation and recent uses, like increasing Supreme Court judges to 38, raise concerns regarding parliamentary supremacy and separation of powers.
Click to View MoreThe Indian undertrial crisis is a human rights emergency where about 3 of 4 inmates are unconvicted, driven by unnecessary arrests and judicial delays. This situation, often termed a "silent pandemic," effectively punishes poverty rather than crime, necessitating urgent bail reforms and enhanced legal aid to ensure justice.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct, enforced by the Election Commission of India under Article 324, ensures fair elections. Addressing challenges like deepfakes and misuse of resources requires stronger ECI powers, digital monitoring, and implementing key Law Commission recommendations for effective enforcement.
Click to View MoreA motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner over alleged partisan conduct in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has raised concerns about the independence of the Election Commission of India. The issue revives debates on electoral reforms and the 2023 change in the appointment process.
Click to View MoreC. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) was a prominent freedom fighter, close associate of Gandhi, and the only Indian to serve as the Governor-General of India. A lawyer-turned-nationalist, he played key roles in major movements, led the Vedaranyam Salt March, and proposed the Rajaji Formula to break the Congress–Muslim League deadlock. After independence, he served as West Bengal’s Governor, Union Home Minister, and Chief Minister of Madras. Disillusioned with socialism, he founded the Swatantra Party, advocating economic freedom and limited state control. A respected writer and thinker, Rajaji left a legacy of moral leadership, political pragmatism, and intellectual clarity.
Click to View MoreRising religious conflict in secular public spaces challenges constitutional religious freedom, which allows restrictions for public order ('principled distance'). Conflicts stem from disruption and communal tension. The judiciary uses 'Essential Religious Practices' and 'Constitutional Morality' for balance. Resolution demands uniform, non-discriminatory regulation, dialogue, and responsible devotion.
Click to View MoreThe Bombay High Court questioned Maharashtra’s Election Commission for holding local polls without VVPATs, citing concerns over electoral transparency. Responding to a petition alleging violation of free and fair elections, the court sought justification for the SEC’s “logistical constraints,” prompting a review of voter rights and accountability.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct is a consensus-based guideline enforced by the Election Commission to ensure fair elections. Originating in Kerala, it regulates parties, prevents misuse of state power, and maintains neutrality. Its voluntary nature and digital-era challenges highlight the need for stronger legal backing and reforms.
Click to View MoreThe Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) revitalizes grassroots democracy by simulating Gram Sabha proceedings in schools. It offers experiential learning aligned with NEP 2020, combats youth apathy, nurtures leadership, and builds awareness of civic responsibilities, promoting inclusive, transparent, and participatory rural governance for future citizens.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s order restoring MGNREGS funding to West Bengal reinforces the right to work and judicial oversight in welfare delivery. Arising from fiscal federalism tensions, it stresses the need for stronger social audits and cooperative Centre-State relations to safeguard rural livelihoods and accountability.
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