Can Presidential Reference change a judgment?
Context & Trigger Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Constitution ) Core Constitutional Question Role of Article 143(1) Scope & Limits of Advisory Opinions Can Advisory Opinions Overturn Judicial Rulings? Key Precedents in Use of Presidential References Governance Implications What Lies Ahead
How different constitutional drafts imagined India
Context: India’s Constitutional Journey Before 1950 Between 1895 and 1948, at least five major constitutional drafts were proposed by diverse political actors—liberals, radicals, socialists, and cultural nationalists. These drafts reflected competing visions of sovereignty, democracy, federalism, economic justice, and identity. Relevance : GS 2(Constitution and Polity) The Five Key Drafts: Origins & Philosophical Anchors Year Draft Author/Group Ideological Leaning 1895 […]
Dhankhar submits his resignation to President
Basic Constitutional Context Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Constitution ) Constitutional Role and Powers of the Vice-President Election, Term, and Resignation Provisions Implications for Rajya Sabha Functioning
How is Mizoram Handling the Refugee Crisis?
Context: Refugee Influx from Myanmar Relevance : GS-2 – Polity and Governance; refugee management, Centre-State relations, and internal security. Why Mizoram? Timeline of Refugee Movements & Policy Evolution 1. Historic Background 2. Post-2021 Influx Central vs State Dynamics Aspect Mizoram Government Central Government Position Pro-refugee, citing ethnic and humanitarian grounds Restrictive, citing national security Actions Cash, […]
Why is the ECI de-listing political parties?
Legal and Functional Framework Relevance : GS 2(Polity, Elections) Current Status of RUPPs (as of May 2025) Recent ECI Action (2024–2025) Statutory Obligations and Benefits of RUPPs Legal Limitations & Reform Suggestions Broader Context and Implications
No contempt if Parliament or legislatures make laws
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Judiciary) Petitioners’ Allegations Supreme Court’s Ruling (May 15, 2024) Key Judicial Observations Broader Concerns & Directions Legal and Constitutional Significance
How is President’s Rule imposed?
Context & Current Situation Relevance : GS 2(Federalism ,Polity ) What is President’s Rule (Article 356)? Procedure for Imposition Historical Misuse & Political Expediency Dissolution of Assemblies – No Uniform Norm Judicial Intervention – S.R. Bommai Case (1994) Post-Bommai Judicial Oversight Revocation of President’s Rule Conclusion
The importance of the Deputy Speaker
Constitutional and Parliamentary Importance of Deputy Speaker Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Constitution) Conventional Practice and Political Harmony Current Scenario: Prolonged Vacancy Constitutional and Democratic Implications Summary
What is a Presidential reference?
Constitutional Basis and Origin Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Comparative Perspective Key Features of Article 143 Important Precedents (Historical References) Court’s Discretion Current Presidential Reference (2024-25) Core Issues Raised Broader Implications Conclusion
SC’s 3-month timeline in Governor verdict was adopted from Centre’s own guidelines
Background Context Relevance : GS 2(Polity ,Constitution) Key Points from SC Judgment (April 8) Details of the 2016 Office Memorandums (OMs) SC’s Interpretation Commissions Supporting Timeliness Conclusion