Formal and Substantive Equality: Difference & Creamy Layer Impact
The discourse on social justice in India is witnessing a renewed intensity, fueled by recent political declarations and judicial inquiries. The leader…
Polity
Machine-Readable Electoral Rolls: Importance, Challenges
Recently, amid allegations of “vote theft” by the opposition Congress party, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded that the Election …
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project – Ambitious Lifeline Amid Controversies
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), touted as the lifeline of Telangana, has become mired in controversy due to questions over its concept…
Assam’s Boundary Disputes Explained: History, Hotspots, and Current Status
The recent drive by the Assam government to evict thousands of alleged encroachers from forestlands has caused significant alarm and unease in the nei…
ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Exercise: Pros & Cons
The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, sparking nationwide attentio…
The Legal Status of the Right to Vote in India: Constitutional or Statutory?
The democratic fabric of India is intrinsically linked to the power of its citizens to elect their representatives. However, the precise legal standin…
Presidential Reference Under Article 143: Process, Significance & Limitations
The mechanism of Presidential Reference has once again come into the spotlight, underscoring its critical role within India's constitutional framewo…
Mizoram’s Refugee Crisis: Background and Response
In early 2025, Mizoram faced a growing refugee crisis triggered by Myanmar’s 2021 military coup. Intense clashes between two Chin insurgent factions…
Ordinarily Resident in Electoral Rolls: Meaning, Significance and Challenges
In July 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls — the first such exerc…
