Article 370 and constitutionality of CO 272, 273 Subject :Polity Section: Federalism Context: The Supreme Court has heard the arguments challenging the abrogation of Article 370. More about the news: CO 272 was issued on August 5, 2019 to amend Article 367 of the Indian Constitution. This amendment changed the reference from the […]
Gujarat Government Increases OBC Reservations to 27% in Panchayats and ULBs Subject: Polity Section: Local government Introduction The Gujarat government recently made a significant decision to raise the reservation percentage for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from 10% to 27% within the realms of panchayats and urban local bodies (ULBs). Quota Expansion for Local […]
PIL stokes debate on inmates’ right to conjugal visits Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Conjugal Visits Conjugal visits allow prisoners private time with spouses within jail premises to benefit their psychological well-being, marital bonds, and the prison environment. Legal Significance of Conjugal Visits: Advocates argue they’re a fundamental right for prisoners’ spouses, aligned […]