constitutional rights
Kerala Minister Orders School to Allow Muslim Girl to Wear Hijab, Upholding Religious Freedom in Education
Oct 15, 2025 08:52 am CST
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty has directed a Christian-run private school in Kochi to permit a Muslim eighth-grade student to continue wearing her religious headscarf while attending classes. Following an investigation that found the school's previous ban violated constitutional religious freedoms and the Right to Education Act, the minister affirmed that Kerala's secular values must be upheld in all educational institutions, while allowing the school to determine the appropriate color and design of the hijab.
Dalit Organizations Withdraw Protest in Madhya Pradesh Amid Escalating Ambedkar Statue Controversy and Preventive Security Measures
Oct 14, 2025 02:48 am CST
Dalit organizations in Madhya Pradesh have withdrawn their planned October 15 protest following inflammatory remarks about BR Ambedkar, though tensions persist over installing his statue at the Gwalior High Court. Authorities have implemented extensive security measures, removing inflammatory social media posts and deploying additional personnel to prevent potential caste-based confrontations similar to those seen in 2018.
Supreme Court Hearing on Petition to Restore Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood: Constitutional Mandate and Federal Implications
Oct 10, 2025 01:19 pm CST
The Supreme Court is examining a petition seeking immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as directed by the Constitution Bench in December 2023. Despite the central government's assurance that J&K's Union territory status is temporary, no action has been taken, prompting concerns about violations of India's federal structure. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged all political parties to support a parliamentary bill for statehood restoration, warning that downgrading states sets a dangerous constitutional precedent.
The Legal Complexity of Aadhaar Cards as Voter ID: Implications for Citizenship and Electoral Rights in India
Oct 06, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This article examines the Supreme Court's controversial directive allowing Aadhaar cards for voter identification in Bihar, despite the Election Commission's objections. It explores the distinction between identity verification and citizenship determination, analyzing the legal frameworks governing voting rights in India. The piece highlights significant concerns about illegal migration in northeastern states and border areas, where Aadhaar cardholders sometimes exceed population estimates, raising critical questions about national security, citizenship verification, and the integrity of India's electoral process.
California and Oregon Challenge Trump's National Guard Deployment to Portland in Federal Lawsuit
Oct 06, 2025 10:36 am CST
Democratic governors of California and Oregon have filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Portland. The legal action argues the president lacks authority to send California troops to Oregon after a judge blocked the use of Oregon's own National Guard. Officials maintain the small, localized protests in Portland do not justify military intervention, calling the deployment an unconstitutional overreach of presidential power.
Chief Justice of India Declares Legal System Governed by Rule of Law, Not Bulldozer Justice
Oct 04, 2025 08:48 pm CST
In his Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture in Mauritius, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai emphasized that India's legal system operates under the rule of law rather than "bulldozer justice." Referencing landmark Supreme Court judgments, Gavai explained how the rule of law has evolved beyond legal texts to become an ethical framework protecting equality, human dignity, and democratic accountability across all branches of governance.
Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Pleads With President and PM Modi for Husband's Release From NSA Detention
Oct 02, 2025 12:44 am CST
Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has written to India's highest authorities seeking her husband's release from NSA detention in Jodhpur. After a month without contact, she questions the legality of his confinement following Ladakh protests and demands her rights as a spouse to communicate with him.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Targeting of Pro-Palestinian Students Unconstitutional Violation of Free Speech Rights
Oct 01, 2025 09:07 am CST
A federal judge has condemned the Trump administration's policy of arresting and attempting to deport international students participating in pro-Palestinian protests as unconstitutional suppression of free speech. Judge William Young ruled that non-citizen students retain First Amendment protections despite administration claims to the contrary, citing cases of students detained for weeks without criminal charges and revealing that authorities used lists from pro-Israel organizations to target individuals for arrest.
Omar Abdullah Criticizes Central Government for Breaking Statehood Promises to J&K and Ladakh
Sep 29, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the central government of failing to honor its commitments on restoring statehood to both J&K and Ladakh, deepening public mistrust despite high electoral participation. Speaking at journalist Harinder Baweja's book launch, Abdullah highlighted the government's unfulfilled three-stage roadmap and questioned why statehood restoration appears contingent on cross-border events rather than democratic principles.
X Challenges Indian Court Ruling on Social Media Regulation: Legal Battle Over Freedom of Expression
Sep 29, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Elon Musk's X has expressed serious concerns about the Karnataka High Court's ruling allowing regulation of social media in India through the 'Sahyog' portal, claiming it violates constitutional rights to free speech and bypasses established legal frameworks. The company plans to appeal the decision while affirming its commitment to Indian law, highlighting the ongoing tension between content moderation and freedom of expression in digital spaces.