Deputy Speaker Crisis: A Critical Breakdown in Parliamentary Democracy
30 May 2025 | blogwebDeputy Speaker Role Undermined: Alarming Erosion of Constitutional Conventions Context: The position of the Deputy Speaker has been lying vacant...
Polity and Constitution
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Interim Bail Over Social Media Posts
27 May 2025 | blogwebA shift in free speech jurisprudence Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad,...
Current Affairs
Northeast India: Unlocking the Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Growth Future
26 May 2025 | blogwebNortheast India: The Strategic Gateway Powering India’s Act East Vision Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rising Northeast...
Current Affairs
India’s Free Speech Debate
24 May 2025 | blogwebMahmudabad case and constitutional responsibility Context: Any serious discussion on freedom of speech in India must begin with the First...
Current Affairs
Can a Sitting Judge Be Booked?
23 May 2025 | blogwebThe Veeraswami case: When can a sitting judge face an FIR? Context: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stirred a major constitutional...
Current Affairs
Freedom of Expression in India
23 May 2025 | blogwebPahalgam and free speech: How liberal is this democracy? Context: Freedom of expression (FoE) is a cornerstone of liberal democracy,...
Current Affairs
Misinformation Crisis in India
22 May 2025 | blogwebThe role of the Internet in spreading misinformation Context: During the recent India-Pakistan crisis, misinformation spread rapidly across social media...
Current Affairs
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
21 May 2025 | blogwebGetting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level Context: India’s journey toward evidence-based governance faces significant roadblocks, with experts highlighting persistent...
Current Affairs
Presidential Reference Explained: Unlocking Its Powerful Role in Indian Democracy
20 May 2025 | blogwebContext: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court through a Presidential Reference, on...
Current Affairs
Supreme Court Slams Illegal Environmental Clearances as Gross Violation
20 May 2025 | blogwebSupreme Court Declares Retrospective Environmental Clearances Unlawful Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Friday declared the grant...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive and Just Governance
13 May 2025 | blogwebCaste Census: Empowering Social Justice with Real Numbers Context: The Government of India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census and Social Justice
12 May 2025 | blogwebConsensus on caste census Context: With the BJP government finally conceding to demands for a caste census — albeit reluctantly...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Constitutional Balance and Rule of Law in India
08 May 2025 | blogwebHow the Judiciary Maintains Accountability Context: The recent comments made by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the role of the Indian...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Enumeration to Empower Policy Planning in Census 2025
08 May 2025 | blogwebCaste Enumeration Begins: A Bold Step Toward Social Equity Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste in...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Reforming Indian Civil Services: Urgent Reforms for a Stronger Democracy
08 May 2025 | blogwebContext: In recent times, the Indian Civil Services have faced scrutiny due to structural and functional challenges. Highlighting the urgent...
Editorials
Judges and Their Rules: Safeguarding Fairness in Justice
11 December 2024 | blogwebThe Importance of Rules for Judges. The role of a judge is one of the most important in any society....
Editorials
Balancing Equity and Unity
05 December 2024 | blogwebNavigating the Complexities of a Caste Census in India. India, with its intricate social structures and deep cultural history, has...
Editorials
The Places of Worship Act, 1991
04 December 2024 | blogwebPreserving Secularism Amidst Religious Complexity India, renowned for its diverse cultural and religious heritage, faces the paradox of communal harmony...
Editorials
Redefining Minority Rights: The Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Aligarh Muslim University
09 November 2024 | blogwebRedefining Minority Rights. In India, certain protections exist to support the diversity of its cultural, religious, and linguistic communities. Among...
Editorials
Balancing Rights and Welfare: How India’s Laws Treat Private Property and Public Needs
08 November 2024 | blogwebThis essay, based on Alok Prasanna Kumar’s article “Not So Eminent Domain” from The Indian Express (November 8, 2024), discusses...
Editorials
A Heated Assembly Debate: The Struggle Over Article 370 Restoration in Jammu and Kashmir
07 November 2024 | blogwebThe Struggle Over Restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. On November 7, 2024, a fierce dispute erupted in...
