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Delimitation Impact on South India: No Reduction in Lok Sabha Seats, Govt Clarifies
The delimitation exercise that will be done in the near future has been made clear by the Union government in Parliament; this means that the southern states are not going to have fewer seats in the Lok Sabha. As part of the issue of redistribution on a population basis,
Lok Sabha May Expand to 850 Seats Ahead of 2029 Elections
The proposal to increase the Lok Sabha seats to 850 is set to be a historic reform of India's electoral system, as the centre plans to hold the 2029 general elections. The relocation is a larger constitutional amendment initiative geared towards the introduction of the long-awaited 33 percent women's
Governor Bound by State Cabinet Advice on Remission, Premature Release
The power of the governor in remission and premature release, according to the true constitutional clauses and the recent decisions of the courts, is not independent. Article 161 of the Constitution of India provides clemency powers, but these should be exercised in accordance with Article 163, which provides that
SC Orders Maternity Leave for All Adoptive Mothers – Irrespective of Age of Child
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling granting maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of the child’s age. Previously, the Code on Social Security, 2020, limited maternity benefits to mothers adopting children below three months old. The Court declared this restriction discriminatory and unconstitutional, affirming
Supreme Court says, Menstrual Leave Law May Hurt Women’s Careers
Menstrual leave has been a topic of intense debate in India and across the world. Recently, the Supreme Court observed that making menstrual leave a legal mandate could unintentionally harm women’s career opportunities. The concern is that employers might develop a bias against hiring women if additional leave requirements
India’s Supreme Court Allows First-Ever Passive Euthanasia Death
India’s legal and ethical landscape witnessed a historic moment when the Supreme Court of India permitted the country’s first case of passive euthanasia to be carried out under judicial oversight. Passive euthanasia refers to withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment from a terminally ill patient who has little or no
Cabinet Approves Extension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Period up to December 2028
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and adequate drinking water for rural households across India. Launched in 2019, the mission aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to every rural household,
Merchant Ships Continue to be Stranded Upstream of Strait of Hormuz
The strategic maritime corridor of the Strait of Hormuz has once again drawn global attention as several merchant vessels remain stranded in waters upstream of the narrow passage. This strait is one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for energy trade, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of
Nepal’s Rapper-Mayor in Pole Position to Become Prime Minister
Nepal’s dynamic political landscape has witnessed the rise of unconventional leaders in recent years. One such figure is rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah, who gained national prominence after winning the mayoral election in Kathmandu as an independent candidate. Known for his outspoken style, youth appeal, and anti-establishment image, Shah represents a
Union Cabinet Approves Renaming of Kerala to Keralam
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal to officially change the name of Kerala to Keralam. The decision begins the formal constitutional procedure required to amend the First Schedule of the Constitution under Article 3. As part of the process, the proposed legislation
