Tag: GS2 polity

  • Ladakh Organisations Seek Talks with Home Minister: Statehood & Sixth Schedule Demand

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Sixth Schedule, Union Territories, Ladakh districtsMains: GS Paper 2 — Polity, Governance, Federalism, Tribal Rights Why in News? Leaders of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), representing various socio-political and religious groups, have sought a meeting with Amit Shah to discuss demands for statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under…

  • Sabarimala Case: Supreme Court Examines State’s Power Over Religious Practices

    Sabarimala Case: Supreme Court Examines State’s Power Over Religious Practices Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Articles 25 & 26, Fundamental Rights, religious freedomMains: GS Paper 2 — Constitution, Judiciary, Rights vs Regulation Why in News? The Supreme Court, during hearings in the Sabarimala reference case, examined whether the State has the authority to…