Lokpal Seeks Explanation from SEBI Chief Amid Conflict-of-Interest Allegations Sub: Polity Sec: National body Why in News The Lokpal of India has recently requested a response from Madhabi Puri Buch, the chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), regarding allegations of a potential conflict of interest. This request follows a […]

    Supreme Court’s Historic Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status Sub :Polity Sec : Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India recently overturned its 1967 decision regarding Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU) minority status. This verdict, passed by a 4:3 majority from a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice, reinstated AMU’s classification as a […]

    Anglo-Indian leaders call for restoration of reservation in Parliament and Assemblies Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A meeting of leaders from the Anglo-Indian community raised concerns regarding the lack of political representation and socio-economic challenges faced by their community in India. They urged the Centre to reinstate the quota for Anglo Indians in […]

    Law validity can’t be challenged for Basic Structure’s violation Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the Basic Structure Doctrine cannot be applied to invalidate ordinary legislation. The Court emphasized that the validity of a law cannot be challenged purely on the grounds of it violating the Basic […]

    The demand for greater autonomy for Eastern Nagaland districts Sub : Polity Sec: Federalism Context: Recently, the Nagaland government said it was ready to share its views on the Centre’s draft agreement for more autonomy for the state’s six eastern districts. Historical Context of the Demand for Autonomy: The demand for greater autonomy […]

    Supreme Court Upholds U.P. Madrasa Act, Affirms State’s Regulatory Role Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, affirming the state’s right to regulate madrasa education to maintain standards, while striking down sections related to higher education […]

    Supreme Court: State Cannot Acquire Every Private Property Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India, through a landmark judgment by a nine-judge Constitution Bench, ruled that the state does not have the right to acquire every private property by claiming it as a “material resource of the community” […]