CURRENT AFFAIRS

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.

The Union Cabinet has approved a draft amendment Bill to operationalise women’s reservation in legislatures, paving the way for implementation of the quota for women in Parliament and State Assemblies.

Parliament has rejected a motion seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, bringing into focus the constitutional safeguards governing the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The transfer of senior officials by the Election Commission of India (ECI) during Assembly elections has sparked controversy, with the Chief Minister of West Bengal raising concerns over alleged unilateral actions.

The Supreme Court of India has struck down a rule denying maternity leave to government employees adopting children older than three months, terming it unconstitutional and discriminatory in Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India.

The Government of Meghalaya has extended the tenure of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) by six months, raising focus on the functioning and constitutional role of Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule.

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant ruling stating that income alone cannot determine the “creamy layer” status among Other Backward Classes (OBCs).