A fresh constitutional debate has emerged in Indian politics after reports suggested that around 20 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) may be considering alignment with a newly emerging political formation that currently has no representation in Parliament. The development has triggered intense discussion among constitutional experts, legal scholars, and political observers...
In a significant development concerning the electoral process and judicial intervention in election-related disputes, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections. The apex court observed that the appropriate forum for addressing such grievances lies with the...
In a significant political development, Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel has formally promulgated an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council, ending days of institutional back-and-forth between the presidency and the government. The move comes after the Cabinet resent the proposal without any revisions, despite earlier objections raised by the head of state. The ordinance, titled the...
In a significant development concerning transgender rights in India, the Supreme Court has issued a notice on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment legislation. The case raises important questions about the scope, implementation, and impact of the law on the rights and dignity of the...