GS II

S.P. Mittal vs Union of India (1983)
S.P. Mittal vs Union of India (1983)

SC held Sri Aurobindo Society not a religious denomination; upheld Auroville Act, 1980 as valid and non-violative of fundamental rights.

Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (1978)
Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (1978)

Landmark case expanding Article 21; established the Golden Triangle of Articles 14, 19 & 21, ensuring fair, just, and reasonable laws.

Brij Bhushan vs State of Delhi (1950)
Brij Bhushan vs State of Delhi

The Brij Bhushan case (1950) upheld press freedom, ruling that pre-censorship violates Article 19(1)(a) unless justified by public order.

Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala (1986)
Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala (1986)

The 1986 Bijoe Emmanuel vs State of Kerala case upheld the right to freedom of religion and expression, affirming that patriotism cannot be forced.

Lokpal
Lokpal of India

Lokpal, India’s anti-corruption body, faces declining complaints, weak transparency, and calls for reform to regain public trust and credibility.

Part I – The Union and Its Territory
Part I – The Union and Its Territory

Part I – The Union and Its Territory explains India’s political structure, state formation, and the flexibility of its federal system.

Polio
Polio: A Persistent Global Health Challenge

India remains vigilant against Polio resurgence amid rising cases in neighbouring countries, reinforcing its commitment to sustained immunisation and surveillance.

Reversing the Brain Drain
Reversing the Brain Drain

India’s new policies aim at Reversing the Brain Drain by bringing global talent home through research reforms, incentives, and innovation.

RTI at 20
RTI at 20: Transparency on the Decline

RTI Act at 20 shows declining transparency due to vacancies, weak enforcement, and new privacy laws undermining citizens’ right to information.

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