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Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Comparative Perspective Key Features of Article 143 Important Precedents (Historical References) Court’s Discretion Current Presidential Reference (2024-25) Core Issues Raised Broader Implications Conclusion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
Telangana govt. formalises categorisation of SCs for granting separate quotas
Telangana has become the first state to implement sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes for targeted reservations, following the Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict upholding such classification. The move aims to ensure equitable access to opportunities for the most marginalised SC sub-groups. Relevance : GS 2(Polity & Governance) Legal and Constitutional Context Key Features of Categorisation Impact on Recruitment & Administration Continuity & Change in Classification Empirical & […]
When Parliament stayed awake through the night
Contextual Background Relevance : GS 2(Polity) Key Observations from the Journalist’s Lens The Journalist’s Dilemma Drama and Irony in the House Historical Reflection Parliamentary access to the press has a long global journey: Larger Democratic Implications
Governor cannot change his mind second time
Context & Background Relevance : GS2 ( Polity & Governance) Key Supreme Court Observations Constitutional Provisions Referenced Legal and Governance Implications
New Bill proposes jail term up to 7 years for using forged passport
Context : Provisions of the Bill Significance of the Bill Potential Challenges & Criticism