Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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

Constitutional clarity, Pg8

Supreme Court reinforces Governors' limited power over State Bills, questioning indefinite withholding of assent and upholding federal balance.

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

SC & Presidential reference, Pg 16.

Presidential reference on Governor's powers intensifies Centre-state tensions, Supreme Court reserves opinion after extensive arguments on constitutional limits.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Sep, 2025

Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.

Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.

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

If a wing of democracy fails, would court have to sit idle, asks SC; reserves verdict, Pg9

Supreme Court debates judicial intervention when other state organs fail; reserves verdict on presidential reference regarding Governor's powers.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
11 Sep, 2025

SC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’, Pg13

Supreme Court questions Governors' prolonged delays on Bills; Centre defends collaborative constitutional spirit amid State concerns over assent timelines.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Sep, 2025

The GST template

GST Council approves historic tax reforms, streamlining rates and boosting compliance, marking a new era for Indian economy.

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

How is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks Centre

Supreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.

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

Governors must act as true guides and philosophers to States, says CJI Gavai, Pg11

CJI emphasizes collaborative Governor-State relations; Supreme Court debates fixed timelines for Governors' assent to bills amid concerns of dyarchy.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Sep, 2025

SC underlines 'reasonable time' for nod to Bills, flags 'risk' in fixing time limit

Supreme Court debates Governor's role in assenting to bills; questions fixing time limits amid states' concerns over discretionary powers.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation Sector
6 Sep, 2025

The Chancellor , Pg8

Kerala Governor challenges CM's role in VC appointments, sparking debate on Governor's powers and Centre-State relations in education governance.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
4 Sep, 2025

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1

GST Council approves major rate restructuring effective September 22, impacting common goods, sin items, and revenue implications.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
4 Sep, 2025

Governors must act ‘forthwith’ on Bills, States argue in SC , Pg1

States demand Governors act 'forthwith' on Bills, challenging delays and asserting legislative power in Supreme Court.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Sep, 2025

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 Sep, 2025

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

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

Governors can’t sit over Bills endlessly: SC judges , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' indefinite delay in assenting to Bills, raising concerns over constitutional function and potential overreach.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
1 Sep, 2025

The importance of India’s federal design , Pg8

Supreme Court examines the Centre's response on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing federalism and constitutional design.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
29 Aug, 2025

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Tamil Nadu argues Governor can't act as 'super CM' in Supreme Court, countering Centre's stance on gubernatorial discretion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
29 Aug, 2025

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

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

SC asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on Bills , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' inaction on State Bills, examining judicial review scope under Article 200 amid Centre-State disputes.

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

Should SC sit powerless as Governors block Bills: CJI , Pg1

CJI questions Centre on Governors' Bill delays, asks if SC should be 'powerless' amid constitutional concerns and legislative deadlock.

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