Electoral Bonds case verdict: What parties argued before Supreme Court Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Prioritizing voters’ right to information regarding political parties’ sources of funding, the Supreme Court Thursday (February 15) struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS). More on news: This scheme was challenged shortly after it was announced in January […]

    State borrowing limits: Ready for dialogue with Kerala, Centre informs SC Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it is prepared to engage with the Kerala government on the limits the Centre imposed on the state’s borrowing powers. More on news: This development came after […]

    T.N. Governor Ravi refuses to deliver customary address Subject: Polity Section: Parliament and legislature Context: Mr. Ravi announced his decision after reading the first paragraph of the address prepared by the government that wished “happiness, prosperity and well-being” in the new year and quoted a couplet from Tirukkural. Constitutional Background: The Constitution gives […]

    APPOINTING DEPUTY CMS NOT A BREACH OF CONSTITUTION: SC Subject: Polity Section: Executive Context: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in States, citing that no such position is outlined in the Constitution. About Supreme Court Decision: Dismissed a petition challenging Deputy Chief Ministers’ appointments in States, […]