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Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Comparative Perspective Key Features of Article 143 Important Precedents (Historical References) Court’s Discretion Current Presidential Reference (2024-25) Core Issues Raised Broader Implications Conclusion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
Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain part of India’
Context : MEA’s Firm Response Relevance : GS 2(Polity and International Relations) China’s Repeated Attempts India’s Consistent Position Underlying Geopolitical Context Conclusion
India a part of wider trend of eroding press freedom
General Observations Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Alarming Trends in India Legal and Institutional Framework Political Disinformation Machinery Press Freedom Threats in Broader South Asia Structural and Economic Challenges Positive Developments Global Context
Digital access a part of fundamental right to life and liberty
Context : Key Verdict Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Fundamental Rights, Judiciary) Context of the Case Key Observations by the Court Broader Constitutional Implication Impact and Way Forward
Parliament is supreme, Constitution does not visualise any authority above it
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Constitution) Context of the Controversy Key Arguments by Dhankhar Interpretational Clash Constitutional & Political Implications Symbolic Language