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Constitutional Morality: Judicial Interpretation, Significance and Challenges

Context: The debate around constitutional morality has resurfaced in judicial and political discourse, particularly during hearings related to the Sabarimala case. Questions have been raised about the legitimacy and clarity of the concept, with some arguing that it is prone...

Puducherry Union Territory: Governance System, History and Key Facts

Context: Puducherry is a Union Territory (UT) with a distinctive governance system, as it has an elected legislative assembly and a Chief Minister despite being under central control. This places it alongside Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, which also have...

Odisha Law Commission Report on Hate Speech

Context: The Odisha State Law Commission has recommended a new law to address rising instances of hate speech and hate crimes, particularly in digital and public spaces. Key Terms Definition of hate speech: Hate speech is defined as any spoken,...

Unlimited Executive Tenure in India: Constitutional Debate and Implications

Context: The recent milestone of Narendra Modi surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling in elected office highlights a structural feature. While democratic legitimacy is derived from electoral mandates, prolonged incumbency raises concerns about the concentration of executive power and its implications for...

Right to Promotion Consideration as a Fundamental Right

Context: A recent judgment by the Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that government employees do not possess a guaranteed right to promotion, but they do have a fundamental right to be fairly considered for promotion if they satisfy...

Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill 2026

Context: Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026. Key Features of Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers Bill 2026 Welfare Board: The bill establishes the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Board to...

Remission Power of the Governor, Article 161 and Important Cases

Context: A full bench of the Madras High Court in Eswaran vs State Judgement has held that the Governor is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers, which exercises powers under Article 161 of the Constitution on remission...

Politicisation of Anti-Corruption Bodies: Challenges, Impact and Reforms

Context: The high-profile Delhi excise policy case recently fell apart after a trial court refused to even frame charges, observing that there was no prima facie evidence of bribery or criminal conspiracy. Politicisation of Anti-Corruption Bodies About anti-corruption bodies: These...

Form 6 in Electoral Rolls: Online Registration, Eligibility and Documents

Context: Ahead of the West Bengal elections, a surge in Form 6 registrations raised concerns over the inclusion of voters from other states just before the final roll-out, while the Supreme Court of India reviewed voter deletions during the Special...

Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026

Context The Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, has been passed by the Telangana Assembly to enhance financial security for senior citizens. The law requires government employees, elected officials, and private sector workers to provide adequate...