What are the issues around delimitation?
What is Delimitation? Relevance : GS 2(Polity) Issues Around Delimitation 1. Uneven Population Growth Across States 2. Potential Scenarios for Redistribution 3. Disadvantage to Southern & Smaller States 4. Lack of Clarity on ‘Pro-Rata’ Basis Possible Solutions 1. Capping Lok Sabha Seats at 543 2. Increase State Legislative Assembly Seats Instead 3. Ensuring Fair Representation for All Regions […]
EC to remove all duplicate voter ID numbers
Election Commission’s Stand Relevance : GS 2 (Polity, Elections) Cause of Duplication Steps Taken by the EC Political Controversy Implications
What has SC previously ruled on gag orders
Context : Ranveer Allahbadia Case Overview: Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ,Polity )
SC puts off cases challenging Places of Worship Act
Case Background Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ,Polity) Supreme Court Proceedings & Delays Legal Issues Raised (A) Arguments Supporting the Act (B) Arguments Challenging the Act Constitutional & Judicial Implications Key Takeaways Next Steps
Supreme Court ruling on EVM Verification
Supreme Court ruling on EVM verification: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Elections) Key instruction for verification process: Petitioners’ concerns: Election Commission’s defense: Next steps in the legal process: Broader implications:
Choice of secular inheritance law should apply to all faiths
Relevance : GS 2(Constitution , Polity )
Top court asks if poll ban on persons charged with crimes
Case Overview:The Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition on whether individuals charged with heinous crimes (e.g., murder, rape) should be barred from contesting elections, or if such a ban could unjustly affect those later acquitted. Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Judiciary) Key Arguments: 2020 Supreme Court Judgment: Current Legal Implications: Next Steps:
Top court slams delay in appointing Information Commissioners
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Key Points: Court’s Directives: Implications:
Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament
Context : An analysis by PRS Legislative Research highlights minimal time spent on the private bills in the 17th and early 18th Lok Sabha sessions, reflecting an overall lack of engagement with this parliamentary instrument. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Time Spent on Private Members’ Bills (2019–2024): 17th Lok Sabha: Decline in the 18th Lok Sabha: […]
The Challenge of Holding Judges Accountable
Context – Recent controversy: Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event has brought attention to issues of judicial accountability. Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Judicial review mechanism: Impeachment process: Past cases: Resignation loophole: Forum for Judicial Accountability (FJA) stance: Institutional challenges: