UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction Recent developments in Parliament have brought renewed attention to the need for protecting the freedom of speech of Members of Parliament, a constitutional privilege guaranteed under Article 105. While procedural rules regulate… Continue reading Protecting the Freedom of Speech of MPs
Tag: Polity
India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction India’s public culture has long accepted satire as a way to question authority and expose social contradictions. Political humour, cartoons, and artistic exaggeration have traditionally existed within democratic tolerance. However, recent content blocking actions and expanded… Continue reading India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
Source: The post “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” has been created, based on “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India adopted a federal system with a strong Union to ensure unity after Partition, integration… Continue reading India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
Source: The post “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission has been created, based on “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission” published in “The Hindu ” on 13 February 2026. Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?
Source: The post “Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?” has been created, based on “Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 January 2026. Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India has witnessed increasing legal disputes between Central agencies… Continue reading Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?
Delimitation after 2027, Redrawing Power in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- Polity- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction Delimitation is the constitutional process of adjusting electoral boundaries according to population change. Although routine in principle, the delimitation due after Census 2027 will be the most decisive redistribution of political power since Independence. It will determine Lok Sabha seat… Continue reading Delimitation after 2027, Redrawing Power in India
Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole
Syllabus: GS 2- Polity- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Introduction: The issue of judicial removal came into focus in December 2025 when 107 Lok Sabha Members of Parliament submitted a motion seeking the removal of a Madras High Court judge. The notice contained 13 charges, including allegations… Continue reading Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole
Prior Sanction in Cases of Corruption
Introduction- Recently, two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, delivered a split verdict on the challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988, in the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) vs Union of India. Prior Sanction in… Continue reading Prior Sanction in Cases of Corruption
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
Source: The post “Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt ’’ has been created, based on “In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt” published in “Indian Express” on 15 January 2026. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
Revisiting the bail norm
Source: The post “Revisiting the bail norm’’ has been created, based on “Revisiting the bail norm” published in “BusinessLine” on 13 January 2026. Revisiting the bail norm. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court in State of Rajasthan v Balchand (1977), through Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, established that bail is the rule and… Continue reading Revisiting the bail norm
