Habitat Rights
In recent news, the Baiga group has become the second community to receive habitat rights in Chhattisgarh, following the Kamar group’s recognition in August. Both…
Legislature/Parliament
US House Speaker
Recent news has brought the spotlight onto the position of the US House Speaker, with Kevin McCarthy being the first US House Speaker to be…
Women’s Reservation Bill 2023- History, Highlights & Challenges
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, commonly known as the women’s reservation Bill, has reignited a decades-old d…
Parliamentary Conduct- Historical Context, Challenges & Potential Solutions
India's Parliament, an institution that mirrors the British Westminster model, has unfortunately seen increasing disruptions in its proceedings. The a…
Special Session of Parliament
A Special Session of Parliament, as announced by Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, is set to take place from September 18 to…
Committee of Privileges
Recent news has highlighted the pivotal role played by the Committee of Privileges within the Indian parliamentary system. This committee is entrusted with maintaining the…
Age of Candidacy- The Case for Reducing Minimum Age for Indian MPs
The debate on setting an appropriate age for parliamentary candidacy in India dates back to the time of the Constituent Assembly.
Department Related Standing Committee
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The Anti-Defection Law – What It Can and Cannot Do?
Floor crossing by legislators is a common topic of discussion in India's electoral politics. Despite the Tenth Schedule being inserted into the Consti…
