Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? The Supreme Court questioned whether a husband can be prosecuted for rape when the law still provides a marital rape exception. The Court recognised that involuntary sexual intercourse within marriage makes the woman a victim, but questioned whether the State can legally classify it as “rape” under the present penal law. Legal Position: Under IPC Section 375, […]

Why in News? The Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has again come into focus over water release during water-stressed conditions. It highlights the larger issue of sharing inter-State rivers during drought and deficient rainfall. What is an Inter-State River Water Dispute? It is a dispute between two or more States over: Sharing of river water Construction of […]

Why in News? A recent Supreme Court-related debate involving Arvind Malhotra v. High Court of Himachal Pradesh has renewed discussion on the transparency, accountability and confidentiality of India’s judicial appointments system. The issue also provides a comparison with South Africa’s more open judicial appointment mechanism. Background: Arvind Malhotra Case Arvind Malhotra, a senior judicial officer in Himachal Pradesh, challenged […]

Why in News? Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was removed from the Punjab draft electoral roll during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and has now been included in the Delhi electoral roll. AAP has questioned the procedure, while the Delhi CEO says electoral-roll additions/deletions are being processed under the prescribed legal framework. Electoral Roll = Voter List A person can […]

Why in News? Recent building collapses and structural failures in different parts of India have raised concerns about the effectiveness of building safety regulations, construction quality and enforcement. The issue is important because rapid urbanisation, high-rise construction and expansion of cities are increasing the need for strong systems to ensure that buildings are structurally safe and properly maintained. Why is Building […]

Why in News? Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted that Article 124(3) allows a “distinguished jurist” to become a Supreme Court judge, but this provision has never been used in over 76 years. Constitutional Provision: Article 124(3) provides three routes to become a Supreme Court judge: High Court Judge: At least 5 years of judicial service. Advocate: At least 10 years of practice in a High Court. Distinguished Jurist: A […]

The Broken Promise of Right to Work Why in News ? The Supreme Court recently raised an important constitutional question on whether the Right to Work should receive protection comparable to the Right to Life under Article 21. The debate has gained significance following the replacement of MGNREGA by the VB-GRAM G Act. The central concern is whether the new framework has weakened […]

Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Citizenship (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 to speed up the processing of citizenship applications under Section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955. The new rules give District Collectors greater authority to receive, examine and decide eligible citizenship applications. What has changed? Earlier, citizenship applications under Section 6B in the concerned areas […]

Why in News? Puducherry has requested the Central Government and neighboring states, especially Tamil Nadu, to cooperate in developing an integrated surface-water system for reliable water supply throughout the year. Puducherry Water Security — Simple Notes: Main Problem: Limited Surface Sources: Puducherry has very limited surface-water sources and depends heavily on groundwater. Poor Quality: In […]

Why in news?: Supreme Court is examining a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy under Muslim Personal Law. Petitioners seek the abolition of polygamy for all citizens, irrespective of religion, alongside the codification of Muslim Personal Law in conformity with constitutional principles of gender equality. What is Polygamy? Polygamy: Marriage involving more than one […]