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

Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, Pg1

Centre proposes inter-state redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, potentially altering regional representation and federal dynamics.

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

15 Apr, 2026

Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, Pg1

Centre proposes inter-state redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, potentially altering regional representation and federal dynamics.

15 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Supreme Court examines the legality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amidst debates on religious freedom and fundamental rights.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

15 Apr, 2026

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Supreme Court examines the legality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amidst debates on religious freedom and fundamental rights.

15 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Bill proposes to end mandatory delimitation after every Census, Pg3

Parliamentary Bills propose ending mandatory delimitation after each Census, granting flexibility in seat allocation and constituency adjustments through ordinary legislation.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

15 Apr, 2026

Bill proposes to end mandatory delimitation after every Census, Pg3

Parliamentary Bills propose ending mandatory delimitation after each Census, granting flexibility in seat allocation and constituency adjustments through ordinary legislation.

15 Apr, 2026

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

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Delimitation debate intensifies as BJP pushes for Lok Sabha expansion based on 2011 Census, sparking Southern states' concerns over representation.

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

14 Apr, 2026

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Delimitation debate intensifies as BJP pushes for Lok Sabha expansion based on 2011 Census, sparking Southern states' concerns over representation.

14 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Cabinet approves amendment bill to implement women's reservation by 2029 Lok Sabha elections, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

9 Apr, 2026

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Cabinet approves amendment bill to implement women's reservation by 2029 Lok Sabha elections, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816.

9 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Supreme Court begins review of 2018 Sabarimala judgment, Pg1

Supreme Court reviews Sabarimala verdict, debates judicial intervention in religious practices versus constitutional rights and essential religious practices.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

8 Apr, 2026

Supreme Court begins review of 2018 Sabarimala judgment, Pg1

Supreme Court reviews Sabarimala verdict, debates judicial intervention in religious practices versus constitutional rights and essential religious practices.

8 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations; article argues against caste neutrality, emphasizing substantive equality for marginalized groups in higher education.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

8 Apr, 2026

Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations; article argues against caste neutrality, emphasizing substantive equality for marginalized groups in higher education.

8 Apr, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Propagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution, says Justice Nagarathna, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies constitutional protection extends to propagating religion, not forcible conversions, during Sabarimala verdict review, highlighting constituent assembly debates.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

8 Apr, 2026

Propagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution, says Justice Nagarathna, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies constitutional protection extends to propagating religion, not forcible conversions, during Sabarimala verdict review, highlighting constituent assembly debates.

8 Apr, 2026

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

The executive office without a limit, Pg8

Article analyzes the absence of term limits for Indian executive office and its implications on parliamentary accountability and democratic principles.

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

6 Apr, 2026

The executive office without a limit, Pg8

Article analyzes the absence of term limits for Indian executive office and its implications on parliamentary accountability and democratic principles.

6 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

How to fast-track reservation for women in Parliament — a roadmap, Pg10

Expert proposes fast-track implementation of women's reservation in Parliament via proportional representation, bypassing delimitation delays and ensuring 2029 implementation.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

6 Apr, 2026

How to fast-track reservation for women in Parliament — a roadmap, Pg10

Expert proposes fast-track implementation of women's reservation in Parliament via proportional representation, bypassing delimitation delays and ensuring 2029 implementation.

6 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

5 Apr, 2026

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.

5 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to re-examine Sabarimala case from April 7, focusing on constitutional questions regarding religious practices and rights.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

5 Apr, 2026

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to re-examine Sabarimala case from April 7, focusing on constitutional questions regarding religious practices and rights.

5 Apr, 2026

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

The right to be considered for promotion, how it is implemented, Pg16

Punjab & Haryana HC affirms consideration for promotion as fundamental right, highlighting Articles 14 & 16 violations.

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

4 Apr, 2026

The right to be considered for promotion, how it is implemented, Pg16

Punjab & Haryana HC affirms consideration for promotion as fundamental right, highlighting Articles 14 & 16 violations.

4 Apr, 2026

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

Governor bound by Cabinet’s advice on remission: Madras HC, Pg1

Madras HC affirms Governor's adherence to Cabinet advice on convict remission, reinforcing constitutional limits under Article 161.

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

3 Apr, 2026

Governor bound by Cabinet’s advice on remission: Madras HC, Pg1

Madras HC affirms Governor's adherence to Cabinet advice on convict remission, reinforcing constitutional limits under Article 161.

3 Apr, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

3 Apr, 2026

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

3 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

31 Mar, 2026

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

31 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

30 Mar, 2026

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

30 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

29 Mar, 2026

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

29 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

26 Mar, 2026

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

26 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

25 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, Pg1

Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, Pg1

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Bill proposes to end mandatory delimitation after every Census, Pg3

Bill proposes to end mandatory delimitation after every Census, Pg3

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Resisting amendments for delimitation can harm the South, Pg10

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Supreme Court begins review of 2018 Sabarimala judgment, Pg1

Supreme Court begins review of 2018 Sabarimala judgment, Pg1

Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9

Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9

Propagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution, says Justice Nagarathna, Pg8

Propagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution, says Justice Nagarathna, Pg8

The executive office without a limit, Pg8

The executive office without a limit, Pg8

How to fast-track reservation for women in Parliament — a roadmap, Pg10

How to fast-track reservation for women in Parliament — a roadmap, Pg10

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

The right to be considered for promotion, how it is implemented, Pg16

The right to be considered for promotion, how it is implemented, Pg16

Governor bound by Cabinet’s advice on remission: Madras HC, Pg1

Governor bound by Cabinet’s advice on remission: Madras HC, Pg1

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

​Spirit of the law, Pg6

​Spirit of the law, Pg6

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

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