Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in the News: Constitutional morality has recently gained attention in courts, particularly in cases concerning sexual minorities’ rights, women’s entry into temples, free speech, and the tension between national security and civil liberties. The Supreme Court has used this concept to guide judgments, recognizing its potential to challenge evolving public morality and balance changing […]

Context:The Panchayati Raj system in India is facing challenges like declining public participation, over-reliance on centrally-sponsored schemes, and reduced fiscal autonomy. Evolution of Panchayati Raj in India: Constitutional Recognition: Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) stresses the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Committees for Strengthening PRIs: Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: […]

Why in News?The Government of India is proposing amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961, to enhance the legal profession’s regulatory framework. About the Bill: The Advocates Act, 1961, governs the legal profession in India, ensuring client protection and lawyer discipline through the Bar Council of India (BCI) and State Bar Councils. While law firms are […]

Why in news ? The Union government has announced that it was imposing President’s Rule in Manipur, potentially averting a Constitutional crisis after failing to find someone to replace former chief minister N Biren Singh who resigned on February 9, and missing a deadline to convene the state’s legislative assembly. The Manipur assembly, which has […]

Why in news ? The Manipur assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, was recently  put under suspended animation. About Suspended animation:   Suspended animation in the context of President’s Rule in India refers to a situation where the State Legislative Assembly is not dissolved but is instead put into a state of suspension during […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions filed by Ashwin Upadhyay and others, which seek a lifetime ban on convicted persons from contesting elections. This issue has gained prominence as the debate on criminalisation of politics continues to raise concerns about the ethical integrity of lawmakers in India. The petitioners argue that […]

Why in News? NITI Aayog has launched a first-of-its-kind policy report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities (SPUs)”. The report focuses on strengthening SPUs, which account for 80% of India’s higher education enrolment, aligning with the goals of NEP 2020 and India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Key Points: 1. […]

Why in News? The Surat district collector recently sealed a property in the Salabatpura area of the old city, citing a violation of the Disturbed Areas Act. A Hindu woman had sold the property to a Muslim woman without adhering to the provisions of the Act. The case highlights the restrictions imposed under Section 5 […]

Why in news ? the Union Cabinet ex post facto approved the plan to create the new South Coast Railway Zone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the South Coast Railway headquarters in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In governance and administration, various types of approvals are granted based on the timing and purpose of […]

Why in News ? The Tamil Nadu Governor withheld assent to multiple bills passed by the state legislature, some for periods extending over years, prompting allegations of constitutional impropriety and factual mala fides. Senior advocates representing the Tamil Nadu government argued that such delays undermine legislative processes and exceed the Governor’s constitutional role. Interpretation of […]