indian polity

Cabinet Approves Caste Enumeration in the Upcoming Census

The Union Cabinet has approved the addition of caste enumeration in the next national census, as Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declared on April 30, 2025. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took this...

Arbitration in India, Types, Benefits, Reforms and Challenges

Context: India’s economic ascent has naturally sparked widespread discussions about the potential role of Indian arbitration in driving further growth. What is Arbitration in India? Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where parties to a dispute agree...

Revised Detention Policy Implemented by RTE (Amendment) Rules, 2024

Revised Detention Policy Implemented by RTE (Amendment) Rules, 2024 Context: Parliament amended the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE Act, 2009) by the RTE (Amendment) Act, 2019, which made way for examinations at the end of...

Linking Aadhaar with Voter ID Endangers the Right to Vote

Context: There is a renewed push by the Election Commission of India to link Aadhaar with Voter ID. Some believe that this move endangers the individual right to vote. Benefits of Linking Aadhaar with Voter ID The Government of India...

Article 142 of Indian Constitution, Significance and Use of Article 142

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to protect 250 students from facing hurdles in education due to the shifting of their institute's campus in Mangluru. Article 142 of Indian Constitution Empower the Supreme Court to...

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK): History, Dispute, Current Status

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), also known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by Pakistan, is a critical component of the India-Pakistan conflict over the Kashmir region. It is an area administered by Pakistan but claimed by India and remains one of the most disputed territories in South...

Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35)

"Fundamental Rights are the soul of the Constitution and the conscience of the nation. They are meant to foster the ideal of a just and humane society." The Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India (Articles...

Waqf Act (Amendment) 2025: Key Highlights, and its Implications

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, now officially named the Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) Bill, has sparked widespread political debate in India. Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 at midnight on 2nd April 2025. 288...

Justice BR Gavai will take oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI)

Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recommended the name of Justice B.R. Gavai to the government for appointment as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. Justice BR Gavai will take over as CJI on May 14, 202,5,...

Right To Information Act, Objective, Features and Key Sections

Context: Recent amendments in the RTI Act via the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, have raised concerns over potential dilution of transparency by restricting access to certain personal information. The Right to Information (RTI) Act ensures everyone the...