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Insights into India’s political system, governance, constitution, and institutions—exploring how policies and leadership shape the nation’s democracy.
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India's Democracy at Risk
The latest ADR reports from 2024-2025 reveal a shocking truth: nearly half of India's elected Lok Sabha MPs and MLAs in many state assemblies carry declared criminal cases, a significant portion involving serious offenses like murder and rape. This isn't just a statistic; it's a direct challenge to the foundations of the world's largest democracy, raising urgent questions about electoral integrity and the very nature of governance when lawbreakers become lawmakers.
Sukee••18 min read - Polity
From IPC to BNS: The Complete Guide to India's Criminal Law Overhaul
Did you know that under the new BNS, a group of five people can now face the death penalty for a crime that wasn't even specifically defined in the old IPC? Why has the government replaced the infamous "Sedition" law with a new section that carries the exact same life imprisonment penalty but uses even broader language? And perhaps most critically, how does the new "15-day custody" rule actually allow police to control an accused person for up to 90 days, fundamentally changing your chances of getting bail?
Sukee••16 min read - Polity
Article 370 Explained
Did you know the Election Commission reported overall polling-station turnout above 60 percent in the 2024 J&K assembly polls—after a decade without an assembly? How did two Presidential Orders, CO 272 and CO 273, legally flip Article 370 from operative to inoperative in just two days? With nine assembly seats newly reserved for Scheduled Tribes after the 2022 delimitation, how will representation shift if statehood is restored?
Sukee••13 min read - Polity
Understanding India's Basic Structure Doctrine and Judicial Review
Ever wondered how the Supreme Court can strike down constitutional amendments passed by Parliament? The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973, fundamentally changed India's constitutional landscape by recognizing that certain core features of the Constitution cannot be altered. This revolutionary concept emerged from a 7-6 majority decision that balanced parliamentary sovereignty with constitutional protection.
Sukee••16 min read - Polity
The Preamble: Ideas That Shape the Indian Republic
The Indian Constitution's Preamble isn't just ceremonial text—it's the ultimate blueprint defining India's democratic identity. These 85 powerful words encapsulate four essential principles: justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity that govern 1.4 billion citizens daily.
Sukee••10 min read - Polity
India's Election Commission
India's Election Commission (ECI) wields the constitutional authority for "superintendence, direction and control" of elections under Article 324, overseeing the world's largest democratic exercise with 97 crore electors across phased polling.
Sukee••10 min read