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Meeting with government Secretaries: Pinarayi accuses Governor of violating constitutional conventions

Meeting with government Secretaries: Pinarayi accuses Governor of violating constitutional conventions

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Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of violating constitutional conventions by directly holding a meeting with government Secretaries regarding events related to the observance of International Yoga Day. “The Governor’s duty is to act on the aid and advice of the Cabinet. It is anti-constitutional for the Governor to become a parallel power centre. The Chief Minister has still not reacted to this. There is a widespread perception that the government is surrendering to the Sangh Parivar. It appears that the Governor is making use of this situation. In 2024, when the Governor directed the Chief Secretary and the State Police Chief to appear for a meeting, the State government had taken a stand against it,” he said on Thursday (June 18, 2026).  CMO’s statement Later in the evening, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) issued a statement as per which the Governor’s Secretary officially informed the Chief Secretary that the officials were not called for a …

Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI

Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI

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New Delhi, A court that protects rights only for those who can afford to litigate is not fulfilling its constitutional function but merely performing it, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said. Court protecting rights only for those who can litigate not fulfilling constitutional function: CJI The CJI has also said the judiciary must not only be the guardian of rights, “it must be accessible enough for that guardianship to be real”. Justice Kant, who visited the Queen Mary University of London on Friday to take part in an event organised by the Centre for Commercial Law, had a wide-ranging discussion and students posed a variety of questions to him on issues, including the judiciary, access to justice and the future of the legal profession. On a query regarding the judiciary’s role in maintaining public trust in a constitutional democracy, Justice Kant said public trust is never simply given to an institution and it is earned, continuously, through transparency, consistency and the courage to be self-correcting. “I have said openly that judicial strength does …

Ruling NC decides to hold protest in Delhi over Statehood, constitutional guarantees

Ruling NC decides to hold protest in Delhi over Statehood, constitutional guarantees

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A group of National Conference MLAs entering the residence of J&K CM Omar Abdullah on June 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Imran Nissar Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) chaired a marathon meeting of his legislators in Srinagar “to dissect 19 months of the National Conference (NC) rule” and decided to hold a protest in Delhi during the monsoon session of the Parliament over the demand of Statehood and constitutional guarantees. “The NC Legislature Party has decided to go to Delhi and protest on the first day of the monsoon session. It is time for our leadership to go to Delhi and talk to the people there. We will press for the restoration of Statehood and constitutional guarantees for Jammu and Kashmir,” said Tanvir Sadiq, NC legislator and spokesman, after a daylong marathon meeting held at Srinagar’s protected forest area of Dachigam. Mr. Sadiq said the NC leadership, during the meeting, highlighted the need “to intensify efforts for restoration of what was taken away from Jammu and Kashmir after …

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions

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The recent developments within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), appear to have dealt a decisive blow to its representation in the Rajya Sabha. On April 24, 2026, seven out of its 10 sitting Members of Parliament, publicly announced that over two-thirds of the party’s MPs had decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), invoking the provisions of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. While the development has attracted widespread political attention, its implications extend beyond immediate partisan concerns. It raises significant constitutional questions regarding the interpretation of the anti-defection law, particularly the scope of the “merger” exception under the 10th Schedule. Nor is the episode entirely unprecedented. Similar assertions of legislative strength have been witnessed at the State level, most notably in the case of the Eknath Shinde-led faction in the Shiv Sena within the Maharashtra Assembly. However, the present instance assumes greater significance as it unfolds at the national level, involving MPs in the Rajya Sabha, thereby amplifying its constitutional and political consequences. Also Read | Meant to protect free speech from …

New emblem of Rajasthan Assembly reflects constitutional values, cultural identity

New emblem of Rajasthan Assembly reflects constitutional values, cultural identity

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A newly designed emblem of the Rajasthan Assembly, reflecting constitutional values and the desert State’s cultural identity, was launched in Jaipur on Monday (May 18, 2026) with a call to strengthen the tradition of representative governance. Governor Haribhau Bagade unveiled the emblem at a ceremony held on the Assembly premises. The emblem’s launch marked the completion of 75 years of establishment of the State Assembly. Mr. Bagade also announced new names, such as ‘Kartavya Dwar’, ‘Sankalp Dwar’ and ‘Shaurya Dwar’, for 13 gates of the Assembly building on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bagade said the State tree of Khejri and the grand Assembly building incorporated into the emblem symbolised the resilience of people of the State, who face the challenging geographical conditions of the desert region with “courage and a festive spirit”. “While Khejri highlights Rajasthan’s tree-centric culture and the sacrifices made for the sacred tree, the inclusion of camel and the Great Indian Bustard in the emblem serves as a symbol of the State’s culture of harmony,” Mr. Bagade said. The Governor …

No Constitutional embargo on State legislature in giving benefits to MLAs, ex-MLAs:HC

No Constitutional embargo on State legislature in giving benefits to MLAs, ex-MLAs:HC

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Lucknow, The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the legal provisions granting pension and other benefits to former MLAs and MLCs, observing the provisions fall within the legislative domain and cannot be declared unconstitutional merely on the basis of policy disagreement. No Constitutional embargo on State legislature in giving benefits to MLAs, ex-MLAs:HC The Constitutional scheme does not inhibit the Legislature from enacting provisions relating to pension, allowances, or allied benefits in favour of Members of Legislative Assembly and Members of Legislative Council , including former members, the Lucknow bench of the court said. A bench of Justices Rajan Roy and A K Chaudhary passed the verdict on a PIL filed by SN Shukla, general secretary of an NGO, Lok Prahari. The bench had completed its hearing on February 17 and delivered its verdict on May 13. In its judgment, the bench observed, “There exists no Constitutional embargo upon the State legislature in enacting a measure of social security for its members as well as former members. The nature, character, and quantum of …

Himanta Biswa Sarma says BJP-led govt formation to follow constitutional process

Himanta Biswa Sarma says BJP-led govt formation to follow constitutional process

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new BJP-led government in the state will be formed and sworn in after May 11, after completing constitutional and organisational formalities. He has resigned and recommended dissolution of the current Assembly, with the outgoing ministry continuing as caretaker for now Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: Will resolve Gorkha issue in constitutional manner without dividing Bengal, says Amit Shah

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: Will resolve Gorkha issue in constitutional manner without dividing Bengal, says Amit Shah

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Assam | AJP candidate’s mother files complaint with NCW against Himanta for ‘malicious’ remarks Guwahati: Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury’s mother, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he made “false, baseless and malicious” statements during campaigning for the Assembly polls. In her complaint filed on April 11, 2026, the senior Chowdhury claimed that Mr. Sarma’s statements were “intended to defame” her and “politically target” the Assam Jatiya Parishad candidate for Guwahati Central and demanded legal action against the CM for “inciting” people with “fake propaganda”. Mr. Sarma has not yet made any remarks on the complaint against him. On April 2, the BJP leader claimed that Sujata Gurung Chowdhury had shared social media posts related to beef consumption, made remarks offensive to certain sections of society and supported Pakistan, thereby hurting the sentiments of ‘Sanatani’ people. Repeating the same allegations in the subsequent campaigning phase, Mr. Sarma even said he would take action against Kunki’s parents …

PM Modi honours Ambedkar, stresses constitutional unity after Article 370

PM Modi honours Ambedkar, stresses constitutional unity after Article 370

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary. Modi also hailed the abrogation of Article 370 and the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand after inaugurating the Delhi-Dehradun corridor.  Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the six-lane Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Dehradun. While addressing the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi also apologised to the gathering for being late to the occasion. The Prime Minister said, `Today is also the birth anniversary of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar. I pay my heartfelt tributes to Babasaheb. The policies and decisions taken by our government over the past decade have worked towards restoring the dignity of the Constitution,” as per ANI.  “After the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, the Constitution of India is now fully applicable across the entire nation. Even Maoist-affected districts are now working constitutionally. Our Constitution expects us to implement the Uniform Civil Code. Uttarakhand has taken this forward and shown a way to the nation,” PM Modi further added.  Hailing Babasaheb Ambedkar’s legacy, PM Modi …

‘Constitutional morality finally comes down to justice without fear or favour’, Kapil Sibal at Justice Unplugged 2026

‘Constitutional morality finally comes down to justice without fear or favour’, Kapil Sibal at Justice Unplugged 2026

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The question of constitutional morality ultimately comes down to justice without fear or favour, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said on Saturday (February 28, 2026). “The problem with our court today is that there is a breakdown of our constitutional machinery, complete breakdown,” Mr. Sibal said in a free-wheeling conversation with N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, at The Hindu Justice Unplugged 2026, as they discussed the erosion of constitutional morality and if public faith in the court is eroding. Edited excerpts: Constitutional morality is a powerful but apparently elusive and shape-shifting concept. It has absorbed a variety of meanings over different historical and socio-political settings and circumstances across time. In the 19th Century, George Grote used the term to convey the simple but potent idea that a Constitution survives by habits, not merely by text. Speaking in the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee, invoked Grote’s idea and term, which might have carried a strange ring to several members of our Constituent Assembly. Over the next 78 years, …