UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity Introduction The Supreme Court’s 21 May 2026 clarification allows courts to proceed with pending sedition cases under Section 124A of the IPC if the accused has no objection. The decision modifies the protective freeze imposed in 2022 when the constitutional validity of the provision came under scrutiny. While the… Continue reading Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
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Rajya Sabha Defections, Constitutional Questions
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian Polity Introduction The decision of seven out of 10 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to merge with the BJP under the 10th Schedule has raised major constitutional questions. The issue goes beyond party politics and focuses on the interpretation of the merger exception under the anti-defection law. It has revived… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Defections, Constitutional Questions
Caste away: On the Court and caste count
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity and governance Introduction The Supreme Court refused to stop caste enumeration in Census 2027 and called it a policy matter of the government. The decision revived the wider debate on caste, welfare, representation and the long-standing contradiction in India’s approach towards caste. While the state wants a casteless society,… Continue reading Caste away: On the Court and caste count
Governor’s Role in the Government Formation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian Polity Introduction The Governor plays an important constitutional role in government formation after Assembly elections. This role becomes sensitive when no party secures a clear majority. The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026 again raised debates over the Governor’s discretionary powers and the process of inviting parties to form… Continue reading Governor’s Role in the Government Formation
Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Introduction The recent delay by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar in administering the oath to Vijay as Chief Minister has once again sparked debate over how… Continue reading Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
The Textbook Controversy and Core Issue
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction The Supreme Court of India reacted strongly to a Class 8 NCERT textbook that referred to issues like corruption in the judiciary. It initiated suo motu action, banned the book, and formed a committee. The… Continue reading The Textbook Controversy and Core Issue
Ensuring federalism within delimitation
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Introduction Delimitation is one of the most politically significant constitutional exercises. With the 2026 Census approaching, India will soon need to redraw parliamentary constituencies and reallocate seats among states. The key challenge is to ensure fair representation without disadvantaging states that have successfully… Continue reading Ensuring federalism within delimitation
The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 is presented as a corrective step to the 2019 law. However, it narrows identity, removes self-determination, and increases state control. It ignores key distinctions between… Continue reading The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
Revaluating the office of the Speaker
Source: The post “Revaluating the office of the Speaker” has been created, based on “Revaluating the office of the Speaker” published in “The Hindu” on 11 March 2026. Revaluating the office of the Speaker. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The recent no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Om Birla, the Speaker of the… Continue reading Revaluating the office of the Speaker
Is the Supreme Court doing enough to tackle hate speech?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction Debate has intensified over whether the Supreme Court is doing enough to address hate speech. The issue resurfaced after petitions against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were redirected by the Court to the Gauhati High… Continue reading Is the Supreme Court doing enough to tackle hate speech?
