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…
Polity
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,…
Challenges of Extraditing Indian Criminals from Nepal
Indian criminals exploit the open India-Nepal border and Nepal’s weak legal system to avoid extradition. The outdated 1953 extradition treaty between the two countries has…
SC Upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Implications for Assam and India
On October 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a pivotal judgment regarding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, upholding its constit…
10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference
Summary: The Indian Parliament will host the 10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference in New Delhi, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.…
Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008
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