Constitution

Can insulting or refusing to sing Vande Mataram become punishable?

Written and composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Vande Mataram is in the midst of a debate now

Constitution as home: Senior advocate Indira Jaising's book explores India’s constitutional identity, gender justice, and majoritarian challenges

During the book launch, senior advocate Indira Jaising framed her lifelong engagement with the Constitution not as professional duty but as identity

Constitution Day: Why goverment carries primary constitutional obligation to protect environment, curb pollution

Speaking on Constitution Day, former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur reminded the audience that the Constitution expects citizens to protect the environment as part of their fundamental duties

'Fulfil your constitutional duties': PM Modi's letter to citizens on Samvidhan Diwas

It is our responsibility to fulfil the dreams envisioned by the framers of our Constitution, says Modi

Fulcrum of Constitution at risk: Karnataka, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh slam Centre in Supreme Court 

Governors' powers are at the heart of a Supreme Court battle as states challenge the Centre, arguing against legislative delays and for the protection of parliamentary democracy

Supreme Court grills Justice Yashwant Varma on in-house committee participation amid constitutional challenge

The controversy began with a fire on March 14 at Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi. What should have been a routine emergency response turned scandalous when firefighters allegedly found bundles of cash amid the blaze.

Will Hosabale's call to restore Preamble of Constitution to its original form ignite a Parliament debate?

The RSS Sarkaryavah suggested that the words 'socialist' and 'secular' be dropped. Coming from a senior RSS functionary, the remarks carry weight

Congress slams RSS over Hosabale's 'review secular, socialist terms in Constitution' remark: 'Plotting against Ambedkar’s vision'

RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Thursday that the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' in the preamble of the Constitution were not part of the original draft prepared by B.R. Ambedkar

Constitution is a living document that continues to grow and evolve with the nation: CJI Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai's remarks painted a picture of a Constitution not frozen in time, but one that listens, adapts, and responds to the voice of a maturing democracy.

From untouchable to CJI—‘only because of the Constitution’: Justice Gavai’s powerful address at Oxford Union

Justice B.R. Gavai is the second Dalit and first Buddhist to become Chief Justice of India

OPINION | Pahalgam carnage demands a sharper legal response to enemy agents within the nation

In the wake of the terrifying April 22 attack, the expansion of the UAPA and the invocation of 'reverse burden of proof' can help strengthen the national security framework

RTI system crumbles: 7 info commissions defunct, over 4 lakh appeals pending

Despite Supreme Court pressure, government red tape cripples RTI bodies and threatens transparency

Chhattisgarh HC rejects man’s plea seeking wife’s virginity test: ‘Cannot force a woman, unconstitutional’

The High Court observed no woman can be forced to conduct her virginity test and said it violates rights guaranteed under Article 21 for women

Congress amended Constitution to curtail freedom of speech: Amit Shah

Fundamental rights of the citizens were curtailed through the 24th amendment, said the home minister

Congress considered Constitution ‘private fiefdom’ of one family: Amit Shah

The home minister also targeted the opposition parties over their allegations concerning the electronic voting machine.

Congress amended Constitution to help Gandhi family: Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Sitharaman says Indian Constitution has stood test of time; seeks written apology from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for accusing her of 'lying'

PM Narendra Modi vs LoP Rahul Gandhi: Lok Sabha witnesses fiery debate on Constitution

The two leaders questioned each other’s commitment to the Constitution while presenting contrasting ideological visions for India.

‘Congress repeatedly wounded Constitution after tasting blood’: PM Modi’s stinging attack in Lok Sabha

"One Congress family relentlessly was pursuing wrong thoughts, wrong deeds and wrong policies," Modi said

What did Savarkar say about Indian Constitution? Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over Manusmriti

Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP leadership, saying they are ridiculing V.D. Savarkar when they speak of protecting Constitution

In maiden speech, MP Priyanka slams Centre over Adani row, accuses BJP of weakening Constitution

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says Congress deliberately ignored contributions of several leaders in making the Constitution. Minister says BJP always bows before the Constitution

India going through huge phase of transformation; Constitution is a guiding light: PM Modi

Modi claimed that the Constitution has been fully implemented in Jammu and Kashmir, in an apparent reference to the abrogation of Article 370.

'Constitution a living and progressive document': President Droupadi Murmu

India's constitutional ideals get strength from active participation of executive, legislature, judiciary, citizens', President Droupadi Murmu said at the function to mark the 75th year of adoption of the Constitution

Social justice and inclusive development were achieved through Indian Constitution: President Murmu

President releases Maithili and Sanskrit versions of the Constitution. A commemorative coin and stamp were also released

SC junks pleas seeking removal of words ‘secular’, ‘socialist’ from Constitution’s Preamble

These words were inserted into the Preamble by the Indira Gandhi government in 1976 through a Constitutional amendment.

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