Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Current Affairs for UPSC

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Supreme Court declares safe footpaths a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, highlighting Gurgaon's dismal walkability index and infrastructure gaps.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jun, 2026

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Supreme Court declares safe footpaths a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, highlighting Gurgaon's dismal walkability index and infrastructure gaps.

21 Jun, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

75 years on, the First Amendment still casts a long shadow, Pg13

India's First Amendment, 75 years on, profoundly reshaped constitutional architecture, curtailing fundamental rights and establishing legislative supremacy, casting a long shadow on democracy.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

19 Jun, 2026

75 years on, the First Amendment still casts a long shadow, Pg13

India's First Amendment, 75 years on, profoundly reshaped constitutional architecture, curtailing fundamental rights and establishing legislative supremacy, casting a long shadow on democracy.

19 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

Trinamool MPs' proposed merger challenges Tenth Schedule's anti-defection law, exposing ambiguities in party merger provisions and demanding Supreme Court clarity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

17 Jun, 2026

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

Trinamool MPs' proposed merger challenges Tenth Schedule's anti-defection law, exposing ambiguities in party merger provisions and demanding Supreme Court clarity.

17 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill 2026 expands state control over NGOs, allowing asset vesting without judicial review, threatening civil society, minority institutions, and constitutional rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

12 Jun, 2026

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill 2026 expands state control over NGOs, allowing asset vesting without judicial review, threatening civil society, minority institutions, and constitutional rights.

12 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court asserts Article 21 right to travel isn't absolute, balancing it with victim's speedy trial and justice administration.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

7 Jun, 2026

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court asserts Article 21 right to travel isn't absolute, balancing it with victim's speedy trial and justice administration.

7 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Preserving the record, Pg6

Delhi High Court's 'right to be forgotten' ruling ignites debate, balancing open justice with individual privacy in the era of digitized court records.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Right to Information and Transparency in Government

4 Jun, 2026

Preserving the record, Pg6

Delhi High Court's 'right to be forgotten' ruling ignites debate, balancing open justice with individual privacy in the era of digitized court records.

4 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10

Delhi High Court recognizes 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, setting guidelines for de-indexing judicial records.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

2 Jun, 2026

Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10

Delhi High Court recognizes 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, setting guidelines for de-indexing judicial records.

2 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Government seeks to revive Delimitation Bill and push 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 amid political realignment efforts.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

1 Jun, 2026

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Government seeks to revive Delimitation Bill and push 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 amid political realignment efforts.

1 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

Supreme Court's sedition ruling sparks debate on constitutional rights, free speech, and judicial delays affecting individual liberties and justice.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

29 May, 2026

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

Supreme Court's sedition ruling sparks debate on constitutional rights, free speech, and judicial delays affecting individual liberties and justice.

29 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Economics of Animal Rearing

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Economics of Animal Rearing

29 May, 2026

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

29 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The judiciary’s role in complete justice, Pg8

Supreme Court elevates right to safe travel as fundamental right under Article 21, invoking Article 142 for complete justice.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

27 May, 2026

The judiciary’s role in complete justice, Pg8

Supreme Court elevates right to safe travel as fundamental right under Article 21, invoking Article 142 for complete justice.

27 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions, Pg6

Rajya Sabha defection case triggers constitutional debate over anti-defection law's merger clause and party autonomy.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

27 May, 2026

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions, Pg6

Rajya Sabha defection case triggers constitutional debate over anti-defection law's merger clause and party autonomy.

27 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam tables UCC Bill aiming to ban polygamy, mandate marriage registration, and standardize divorce laws, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

26 May, 2026

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam tables UCC Bill aiming to ban polygamy, mandate marriage registration, and standardize divorce laws, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

26 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Parliamentary panel examines Hindi's use in Supreme Court; Bill to amend Article 348 withdrawn after Minister's assurance on regional languages.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

22 May, 2026

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Parliamentary panel examines Hindi's use in Supreme Court; Bill to amend Article 348 withdrawn after Minister's assurance on regional languages.

22 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

SHANTI Act liability absurdly low: plea in SC, Pg15

SC examines SHANTI Act's liability cap for nuclear operators amid concerns over right to life and private sector involvement.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 May, 2026

SHANTI Act liability absurdly low: plea in SC, Pg15

SC examines SHANTI Act's liability cap for nuclear operators amid concerns over right to life and private sector involvement.

20 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

Supreme Court reopens 13-year-old case challenging government control over Hindu temples in multiple states, scheduling hearings from July 24.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 May, 2026

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

Supreme Court reopens 13-year-old case challenging government control over Hindu temples in multiple states, scheduling hearings from July 24.

20 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10

CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports, as per Home Ministry's amended citizenship rules.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

19 May, 2026

CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10

CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports, as per Home Ministry's amended citizenship rules.

19 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6

Indian research funding policies need reforms to address gender disparities and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring substantive equality for women researchers.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

19 May, 2026

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6

Indian research funding policies need reforms to address gender disparities and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring substantive equality for women researchers.

19 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Citizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5

Centre amends Citizenship Rules, 2009, mandating declaration and surrender of passports from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for citizenship applicants.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

19 May, 2026

Citizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5

Centre amends Citizenship Rules, 2009, mandating declaration and surrender of passports from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for citizenship applicants.

19 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Constitutional Bodies

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Constitutional Bodies

15 May, 2026

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

15 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

75 years on, the First Amendment still casts a long shadow, Pg13

75 years on, the First Amendment still casts a long shadow, Pg13

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

​Preserving the record, Pg6

​Preserving the record, Pg6

Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10

Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

The judiciary’s role in complete justice, Pg8

The judiciary’s role in complete justice, Pg8

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions, Pg6

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions, Pg6

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

SHANTI Act liability absurdly low: plea in SC, Pg15

SHANTI Act liability absurdly low: plea in SC, Pg15

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10

CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6

Citizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5

Citizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

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