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Feb 20, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir Instrument of Accession explained: Article 370 linked to agreement signed between Hari Singh and India
Under the instrument of accession, Jammu and Kashmir surrendered only three subjects — defense, external affairs and communications — to the Union of India and earned an assurance from India that the people of Jammu and Kashmir through their own constituent Assembly would draft their own constitution -
Feb 20, 2019
After Pulwama, renewed debate on constitutional validity of Article 370, that grants special status to J&K, emerges
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Feb 06, 2019
Sabarimala hearing: SC reserves verdict as Travancore Devaswom Board does U-turn, says respects verdict on women's entry
The Supreme Court started hearing a bunch of review petitions urging it to revisit an earlier order allowing women to enter Sabarimala shrine. A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, remarked that the pleas made by both petitioner and respondent had interesting aspects -
Feb 04, 2019
Constitution is in danger not because of CBI, but due to brazenness of Mamata Banerjee and her followers
A former CBI officer BR Lall had noted that many of his colleagues in the police were overzealous to serve the state chiefs -
Feb 04, 2019
Words Count 2019: Ideas, debate take centre stage at first edition of festival curated by Advaita Kala
At Words Count: The Festival of Words 2019, curated by noted author and screenwriter Advaita Kala, two pertinent issues — politics and religion — were at the forefront of the seven panel discussions organised on 3 February in Pune. -
Jan 28, 2019
SC Judges AK Sikri, DY Chandrachud reiterate need for strong gender rights, democracy; say country facing ‘disturbing inequalities’
Addressing the gathering, Justice Sikri called for the need to "uphold the law and Constitution and save democracy" at a time when its values were "at stake" the world over -
Jan 22, 2019
Article 35-A: SC to take ‘in-chamber’ decision on listing petition challenging constitutional validity of legislation
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would take an "in-chamber" decision on the listing of a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A, which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir. -
Jan 10, 2019
Parliament passes 10% quota for general category poor: Govt bulldozing amendment in both Houses undermines Constitution
The last few sessions of Parliament witnessed many a Bill being bulldozed through both Houses, by resorting to dubious and unconstitutional means. Yet, even those Bills figured in the list of legislative business of Parliament with ample time given to MPs to prepare for the debate. -
Jan 09, 2019
Chhattisgarh asks Centre to amend Article 164 (1A) of Constitution so state cabinet can expand from 15% to 20%
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tabled the resolution in the House, saying that an appropriate initiative is required to be taken towards amendment of Article 164 (1A) of the Constitution to increase the strength of cabinet ministers from 15 percent to 20 percent -
Jan 08, 2019
Centre approves 10% reservation for economically weaker upper castes: A look at constitutional validity of move
On Monday, the Union Cabinet approved 10 percent reservation in jobs and education to those economically weaker among the 'general category' who till now have never benefited from quotas.
