constitutional safeguards
56 Former Judges Rally Behind Justice Swaminathan in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy Amid Impeachment Motion
Dec 12, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Former judges condemn impeachment motion against Justice GR Swaminathan over the Thirupparankundram temple lamp case, warning it threatens judicial independence. The controversy centers on a court order to change a century-old ritual lamp lighting practice, with political tensions rising between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and opposition BJP ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Supreme Court Questions Whether Aadhaar Holders Should Automatically Receive Voting Rights
Nov 27, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India is examining whether Aadhaar cards should grant voting rights, emphasizing that these identification documents are meant for welfare benefits and do not constitute citizenship proof. The court is hearing challenges to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists across multiple states, raising fundamental questions about democratic participation and constitutional safeguards for voters.
Supreme Court Mandates Written Arrest Grounds in Comprehensible Language for All Offenses in India
Nov 07, 2025 01:31 am CST
In a landmark judgment arising from the Mihir Rajesh Shah case, India's Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement must provide every arrested person with written grounds for arrest in their understandable language, regardless of offense type. The Court clarified that these grounds must be supplied within reasonable time and at least two hours before magistrate appearances, establishing this requirement as a fundamental constitutional protection rather than mere procedural formality.
Ladakh's Democratic Crisis: Hill Council Term Ends Without Election Plans
Oct 31, 2025 08:20 pm CST
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's term has ended without scheduled elections, eliminating the region's last democratic institution as locals continue fighting for statehood and constitutional protections. Since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, Ladakh has experienced diminishing local governance powers, with recent protests turning violent after the BJP allegedly abandoned promises to implement the Sixth Schedule.
Judicial Inquiry Launched into Ladakh Protest Killings: Former Supreme Court Judge to Lead Investigation
Oct 17, 2025 10:12 pm CST
The central government has appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice BS Chauhan to investigate the deaths of four protesters, including a Kargil war veteran, in police firing in Ladakh. This judicial inquiry addresses a key demand from Ladakhi groups seeking statehood and constitutional protections following years of growing unrest against central rule in the region.
Ladakh Government Announces Protection Measures for Land and Jobs Amid Unrest Following September Violence
Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
Following recent unrest in Ladakh, the government has announced significant confidence-building measures including protection of land, jobs, and demographic character while expressing readiness for dialogue. Officials attributed the September 24 violence to activist Sonam Wangchuk while confirming the release of detained protesters. The situation highlights ongoing tensions since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019, with residents demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards.
Ladakh Activists Demand Sonam Wangchuk's Release After Climate Conference Controversy
Sep 29, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Activists from Ladakh are demanding the immediate release of environmental leader Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act following his attendance at a UN climate conference in Pakistan. The Kargil Democratic Alliance questions the government's contradictory stance on Pakistan relations while reiterating demands for Ladakh's statehood and constitutional protections under the Sixth Schedule.
Former BJP MP Demands Judicial Investigation Into Deadly Ladakh Protests
Sep 27, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Former BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has called for an impartial judicial probe into the killing of four protesters in Ladakh during security forces' firing. The incident occurred when demonstrations demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent, with authorities later arresting activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Namgyal's letter to the Lieutenant Governor emphasizes that security forces could have handled the situation with greater patience.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Claims "Conspiracy" Behind Violent Statehood Protests That Left Four Dead
Sep 25, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta alleges foreign involvement in Ladakh's violent protests that claimed four lives, comparing the unrest to recent political upheavals in Bangladesh and Nepal. The government blames activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting violence while local leaders claim security forces used excessive force. The protests reflect growing demands for statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh's land, culture, and resources.
Ladakh Crackdown: 50 Arrested After Violent Protests Over Statehood Demands
Sep 25, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Following violent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and constitutional protections, authorities have conducted pre-dawn raids resulting in approximately 50 arrests. The unrest, allegedly incited by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, left four dead and 90 injured after protesters burned down the BJP office and Ladakh Hill Council Secretariat. Central government officials have blamed Wangchuk's provocative speeches referencing Nepal's Gen Z protests, while local leaders claim Home Minister Amit Shah rejected their fundamental demands for greater autonomy.