CURRENT AFFAIRS

The recent Supreme Court decision of March 10, 2026, in a cooperative societies case is currently under discussion regarding the interpretation of a crucial principle of law, the Deeming Clause. This decision not only clarifies the structure of cooperative societies but also has far-reaching implications for the interpretation of the Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule), the vigilant guardian of Indian democracy.

Following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results, in which the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faced defeat, a unique constitutional situation has emerged in the state.

A fresh constitutional debate has emerged in India after the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Arlekar, allegedly delayed inviting the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to take oath as Chief Minister.

Recently, the Supreme Court delivered an important ruling regarding the rights of acid attack victims.

The issue of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has recently been in the news because the Central Government has asked the Supreme Court to review its jurisdiction.

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court declined to recuse herself from hearing the Delhi excise policy case on April 20, 2026.

The announcement by Raghav Chadha and several Rajya Sabha MPs of their “merger” with the Bharatiya Janata Party has triggered a major constitutional debate regarding the interpretation of the Anti-Defection Law.

Recent developments involving the defection of several Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Rajya Sabha have once again brought the Anti-Defection Law into sharp focus, raising questions about its effectiveness, interpretation, and scope in contemporary Indian politics.

India is approaching a crucial phase where a comprehensive delimitation exercise is expected after 2026, coinciding with proposals to expand the Lok Sabha and redraw electoral constituencies across the country.

The concept of the ‘Sriharan Vacuum’ in death penalty jurisprudence has gained attention due to ongoing debates on remission, clemency powers, and sentencing in capital punishment cases.