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Govt discusses protocols akin to national anthem for Vande Mataram, Pg3

Government considers formal protocols for Vande Mataram, sparking debate over nationalism, identity, and historical interpretations, and potential legal implications.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

24 Jan, 2026

Govt discusses protocols akin to national anthem for Vande Mataram, Pg3

Government considers formal protocols for Vande Mataram, sparking debate over nationalism, identity, and historical interpretations, and potential legal implications.

24 Jan, 2026

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

Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole, Pg6

Article scrutinizes the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, highlighting a loophole where the Speaker can unilaterally halt impeachment proceedings.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole, Pg6

Article scrutinizes the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, highlighting a loophole where the Speaker can unilaterally halt impeachment proceedings.

22 Jan, 2026

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

Meaningless formality, Pg6

Governors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala spark controversy by deviating from or skipping portions of the customary Legislative Assembly address.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Meaningless formality, Pg6

Governors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala spark controversy by deviating from or skipping portions of the customary Legislative Assembly address.

22 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

13 Jan, 2026

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

13 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

7 Jan, 2026

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

7 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

1 Jan, 2026

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.

1 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘It’s been 75 years of the Constitution and we are still not doing our duty of protecting the environment’, Pg13

Ex-Judge emphasizes citizens' environmental duty, defends judicial independence, and advocates for High Court model in Supreme Court decision-making.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Dec, 2025

‘It’s been 75 years of the Constitution and we are still not doing our duty of protecting the environment’, Pg13

Ex-Judge emphasizes citizens' environmental duty, defends judicial independence, and advocates for High Court model in Supreme Court decision-making.

29 Dec, 2025

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

26 Dec, 2025

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

26 Dec, 2025

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

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

Delhi HC to examine Special Marriage Act's validity after SC rejects Centre's plea to transfer case challenging public notice requirement.

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

26 Dec, 2025

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

Delhi HC to examine Special Marriage Act's validity after SC rejects Centre's plea to transfer case challenging public notice requirement.

26 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

23 Dec, 2025

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.

23 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Corporate Governance

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Corporate Governance

20 Dec, 2025

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.

20 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Dec, 2025

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Panel on simultaneous polls gets more time, Pg13

Parliamentary panel examining simultaneous polls bills gets extension until the end of the 2026 Budget session.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Panel on simultaneous polls gets more time, Pg13

Parliamentary panel examining simultaneous polls bills gets extension until the end of the 2026 Budget session.

12 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

What does Supreme Court’s ruling on narco tests mean?, Pg10

Supreme Court reaffirms ban on forced narco tests, citing constitutional violations of self-incrimination and right to privacy.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

12 Dec, 2025

What does Supreme Court’s ruling on narco tests mean?, Pg10

Supreme Court reaffirms ban on forced narco tests, citing constitutional violations of self-incrimination and right to privacy.

12 Dec, 2025

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

A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function, Pg6

Supreme Court's verdict on Presidential Reference criticised for not setting timelines for constitutional authorities, potentially undermining constitutional ideals.

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

11 Dec, 2025

A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function, Pg6

Supreme Court's verdict on Presidential Reference criticised for not setting timelines for constitutional authorities, potentially undermining constitutional ideals.

11 Dec, 2025

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

The national song debate, a reading between the lines, Pg6

Debate erupts over Vande Mataram's historical context and current status, questioning government's intentions regarding national symbols and constitutional principles.

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

11 Dec, 2025

The national song debate, a reading between the lines, Pg6

Debate erupts over Vande Mataram's historical context and current status, questioning government's intentions regarding national symbols and constitutional principles.

11 Dec, 2025

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

Citizenship under CAA only if claims verified: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies CAA citizenship not automatic; verification of claims is mandatory for religious minorities from specific countries seeking citizenship.

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

10 Dec, 2025

Citizenship under CAA only if claims verified: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies CAA citizenship not automatic; verification of claims is mandatory for religious minorities from specific countries seeking citizenship.

10 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8

Debate resurfaces over citizenship determination powers between ECI and Home Ministry amid legal challenges to electoral roll revisions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

9 Dec, 2025

Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8

Debate resurfaces over citizenship determination powers between ECI and Home Ministry amid legal challenges to electoral roll revisions.

9 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Dec, 2025

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

6 Dec, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Supreme Court to review clause in 2025 Order that contradicts Assam Accord, Pg14

Supreme Court examines constitutional validity of 2025 Order's clause impacting Assam Accord's immigrant cut-off date, potentially altering Assam's demography.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

5 Dec, 2025

Supreme Court to review clause in 2025 Order that contradicts Assam Accord, Pg14

Supreme Court examines constitutional validity of 2025 Order's clause impacting Assam Accord's immigrant cut-off date, potentially altering Assam's demography.

5 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Govt discusses protocols akin to national anthem for Vande Mataram, Pg3

Govt discusses protocols akin to national anthem for Vande Mataram, Pg3

Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole, Pg6

Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole, Pg6

Meaningless formality, Pg6

Meaningless formality, Pg6

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

‘It’s been 75 years of the Constitution and we are still not doing our duty of protecting the environment’, Pg13

‘It’s been 75 years of the Constitution and we are still not doing our duty of protecting the environment’, Pg13

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6

Panel on simultaneous polls gets more time, Pg13

Panel on simultaneous polls gets more time, Pg13

What does Supreme Court’s ruling on narco tests mean?, Pg10

What does Supreme Court’s ruling on narco tests mean?, Pg10

A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function, Pg6

A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function, Pg6

The national song debate, a reading between the lines, Pg6

The national song debate, a reading between the lines, Pg6

Citizenship under CAA only if claims verified: SC, Pg1

Citizenship under CAA only if claims verified: SC, Pg1

Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8

Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Supreme Court to review clause in 2025 Order that contradicts Assam Accord, Pg14

Supreme Court to review clause in 2025 Order that contradicts Assam Accord, Pg14

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