Supreme Court Ruling on ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the addition of “socialist” and “secular” to the Preamble via the 42nd Amendment during the Emergency. The Court reaffirmed…
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India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
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[Updated] Judicial Pendency/Backlogs in India – Causes, Impact and Way Forward
Judicial pendency in India remains a critical issue, with over 4.7 crore cases pending across various courts as of May 2022. Recent reports highlight …
Constitution of India Manuscript Replica at Sharjah Book Fair
The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) features a certified replica of the handwritten Constitution of India manuscript, highlighting India’s rich literary and cultural heritage.…
Minority institutions in India: SC Ruling & Implications
The recent Supreme Court ruling of November 2024, which revisits the 1967 Azeez Basha case, has reignited discussions on minority institutions in Indi…
Meluri as Nagaland’s 17th District
The Nagaland government recently elevated Meluri to district status, making it the state’s 17th district. This transformation aligns with the state’s trend toward creating districts,…
India’s Rank in Rule of Law Index 2024
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Supreme Court Upholds Assam Citizenship Act Validity
Summary: The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, introduced through the Assam Accord of 1985,…
Assam Launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 for Land Rights
Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 on October 21, 2024, to provide land rights to indigenous communities. Following successful earlier phases,…
