UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction India’s governance has become complex. Yet many State legislatures remain weak, with disruptions, short sittings and poor research support. A National Legislative Index (NLI) is proposed to measure how well these… Continue reading Need for a National Legislative Index (NLI) in India
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Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space
Source: The post “Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space” has been created, based on “Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Indian fiscal federal system requires both the Union and the states to possess adequate… Continue reading Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space
How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Source: The post “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined” has been created, based on “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined : Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity and Constitution Context: Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which has triggered a major debate about the future… Continue reading How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Custodial Deaths in India
Introduction Custodial deaths in India expose a serious failure of policing, accountability and respect for basic human rights. Despite clear constitutional protections and Supreme Court guidelines, torture and high-handed methods remain common in police custody. Data from official reports shows that investigations, convictions and relief to victims are rare, so this pattern of custodial torture… Continue reading Custodial Deaths in India
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 and Status of Chandigarh
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Introduction The debate around the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 is about bringing Chandigarh under Article 240, changing how the Union Territory and joint capital is governed. Today, Chandigarh is a UT and shared capital of Punjab and Haryana, administered… Continue reading Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 and Status of Chandigarh
How can State PSCs be reformed
Source: The post “How can State PSCs be reformed” has been created, based on “How can State PSCs be reformed” published in “Indian Express” on 24 November 2025. How can State PSCs be reformed. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are responsible for recruitment to various government posts at… Continue reading How can State PSCs be reformed
New Framework for Obscenity on Digital Platforms
UPSC Syllabus- Cyber Laws and Regulations: IT Act, 2000, rules regarding online content, and recent amendments. News- The Union government has proposed new rules to define “obscenity” and other banned content on digital platforms under the IT Rules, 2021. The aim is to make clear what counts as prohibited content and to expand the Code… Continue reading New Framework for Obscenity on Digital Platforms
The Need of a National Arbitrator Database
Source: The post “The Need of a National Arbitrator Database” has been created, based on “The Need of a National Arbitrator Database” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: India has repeatedly expressed its aspiration to become a global hub for international arbitration. However, recent statements, including… Continue reading The Need of a National Arbitrator Database
Supreme Court on Governor Powers
Source: The post “Supreme Court on Governor Powers” has been created, based on “Supreme Court on Governor Powers” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: In a landmark Constitution Bench judgment, the Supreme Court clarified the scope and limits of the Governor’s powers under Articles 200 and… Continue reading Supreme Court on Governor Powers
The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation
Introduction India’s subordinate judiciary, which handles the bulk of civil and criminal cases, now faces a crisis of litigation, pendency and stagnation. Despite constitutional safeguards and High Court supervision, huge backlogs, vacancies, weak infrastructure, procedural hurdles and uneven training have slowed justice delivery, making timely, accessible and effective adjudication a major challenge at the trial… Continue reading The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation
