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Polity & Governance
Supreme Court's Constitutional Morality Doctrine Under Challenge in Sabarimala Reference Case
The Centre and Travancore Devaswom Board argue against judicial review of religious practices using constitutional morality, potentially limiting courts' role in protecting minority rights under Articles 25-28.
- Nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court is hearing arguments challenging judicial review of religious practices based on constitutional morality in the Sabarimala Reference case.
- Centre's position argues courts should only examine religious practices codified into law, not those mandated by religious institutions without statutory backing.
- Constitutional morality doctrine, used in landmark cases like Navtej Singh Johar and Vishakha, is being contested as a 'vague judicial invention' without textual basis in the Constitution.
Economy
CERC Proposes Market Coupling for Power Exchanges to Standardize Electricity Pricing
India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed market coupling for power exchanges to establish uniform pricing, aiming to reduce regional disparities and enhance market stability in electricity trading.
International Relations
China's Strategic Shift on Iran Conflict: Economic Security Trumps Diplomatic Ambiguity
China publicly criticized the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, marking a departure from its usual strategic ambiguity, as the blockade threatens China's energy supply chain and economic interests in the region.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Delimitation as Constitutional Imperative for Women's Reservation Implementation
The article argues that delimitation is essential for the effective implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act 2023), ensuring equitable distribution of reserved seats across states and social categories while maintaining constitutional principles of representation.
Misuse of Digital Governance for Political Messaging: Threat to Electoral Fairness
Recent instances of government communication infrastructure being used for political messaging, including bulk WhatsApp campaigns and welfare feedback programmes, raise concerns about electoral fairness and misuse of state resources.
West Bengal's Electoral Politics: Historical Violence and Welfare Dynamics Ahead of 2026 Polls
The 2026 West Bengal elections highlight the state's unique political history of single-party dominance since 1977, marked by electoral violence and welfare politics, with TMC-BJP rivalry intensifying under ECI scrutiny.
Constitutional Amendment Bill Defeat Highlights Governance and Federalism Concerns
The Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing to delink women's reservation from delimitation and expand Lok Sabha seats, was defeated in Lok Sabha due to lack of two-thirds majority, maintaining the status quo under the 2023 Act.
Delimitation Debate Highlights Need for New Federal Compact in India
The article argues for a renewed federal compact in India, addressing political representation, economic resource sharing, and cultural identity, beyond the delimitation debate, to ensure non-domination, justice, and context specificity.
Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Highlight Constitutional Amendment Bill Debate
High-decibel campaigns concluded for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal assembly elections, with the NDA attempting to breach opposition strongholds, while debates centered on the failed Constitution Amendment Bill for women's reservation and delimitation concerns.
Women's Reservation Bill Defeat in Lok Sabha: Federalism and Governance Challenges
The defeat of the constitutional amendment linking women's reservation to delimitation highlights federal tensions and governance challenges, with the Opposition raising concerns about equity in representation and institutional trust.
EconomyGS3
India's GDP Growth Projection at 6.4% for FY27: Geopolitical and Inflationary Challenges
UNESCAP projects India's GDP growth to slow to 6.4% in FY27 from 7.4% in FY26 due to West Asia conflict impacts, with inflation rising to 4.4%, highlighting vulnerabilities in global economic integration.
India's 7% GDP Growth Projection for FY27: Domestic Demand and Policy Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties
India's economy is projected to grow at 7% in FY27, driven by strong domestic demand and investments, with inflation expected to remain within RBI's tolerance range despite global headwinds from the West Asia conflict.
SecurityGS3
Pahalgam Terror Attack Anniversary: Security, Economic, and Social Fallout in Kashmir
The first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack highlights persistent security challenges, economic distress, and social alienation in Kashmir, despite India's counterterrorism policy shift under Operation Sindoor.