constitutional validity
Law Commission Confirms Constitutional Validity of One Nation, One Election to Parliamentary Committee
Dec 04, 2025 11:19 pm CST
The Law Commission of India has informed the Joint Parliamentary Committee that the One Nation, One Election proposal does not violate the Constitution's basic structure. Chaired by Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, the Commission cited judicial precedents supporting Parliament's authority to implement synchronized elections, asserting that the proposed changes maintain constitutional integrity while preserving India's quasi-federal character.
Supreme Court Confronts Centre Over Delays in Tribunal Reforms Case Amid CJI's Approaching Retirement
Nov 07, 2025 10:21 am CST
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's repeated requests to adjourn hearings on the constitutional validity of the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. Chief Justice Gavai, who retires on November 23, questioned whether the government intended to delay resolution until after his retirement, noting that the Act contains provisions nearly identical to those previously struck down by the Court for undermining judicial independence.
Top Court Seeks Reply From States On Pleas For Staying Anti-conversion Laws
Sep 16, 2025 11:10 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the stand of several states on pleas seeking a stay on their respective anti-conversion laws.