Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Nov, 2025

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
28 Nov, 2025

Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12

Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
28 Nov, 2025

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
27 Nov, 2025

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses Presidential reference on Governor's powers, raising concerns over federalism erosion and potential subjugation of states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
26 Nov, 2025

What is the row over selecting Head of Police Force in T.N.?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu faces contempt plea for DGP appointment delay; UPSC panel rejected amid SC guidelines violation and state government objections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Nov, 2025

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
26 Nov, 2025

Day before rollback of Chandigarh Bill, Punjab BJP was sent points in its favour, Pg1

Chandigarh seeks inclusion under Article 240 for legislative flexibility, sparking political concerns amidst upcoming Punjab elections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Nov, 2025

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant assumes office as 53rd CJI, poised to address case backlogs and constitutional questions during his tenure.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Nov, 2025

What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?, Pg8

SC advisory opinion affirms Governor's discretionary power over bills, limits judicial intervention, impacting state legislative autonomy and federal relations.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Nov, 2025

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Nov, 2025

The letter has won but the spirit has not lost, Pg8

Analyzing the delicate balance between constitutional powers of President/Governor and judiciary's role in upholding constitutional spirit and preventing 'evasive inaction'.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Nov, 2025

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Nov, 2025

​Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Nov, 2025

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

Judiciary cannot tie President, Governor to timelines, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies judiciary's role, stating it cannot impose fixed timelines on President/Governors for assenting to bills, upholding separation of powers.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

Fourteen questions and court’s responses, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers under Article 200, emphasizing discretionary authority but allows intervention in cases of indefinite inaction.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

SC opinion draws mixed reactions from legal experts, political parties, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governors' Bill assent: No fixed timelines, discretion upheld, sparking mixed reactions and legal debates.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
21 Nov, 2025

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?, Pg9

Experts debate if single-party dominance threatens India's federal structure amid Centre-State disputes over resource allocation and fiscal policies.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

DMK calls it 'good judgment'; opinion 'positive', says Kerala, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's role on pending bills, emphasizes accountability, and allows limited judicial review amid DMK, Kerala concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

Court safeguards India's constitutional architecture, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Governor's constitutional role, clarifies judiciary's limited intervention in bill assent, preserving institutional autonomy and federal balance.

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