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The world's shortest-lived country existed for just 13 hours before disappearing forever

In 1918, Russia saw the birth of its first democratically elected Constituent Assembly, though its existence was short-lived, lasting merely 13 hours. Bolsheviks saw it as a direct threat to their dictatorship. The assembly's abrupt dissolution signified the end of Russia's democracy and entry into a regime characterized by communist…

The Times of India · Aug 5

CIA declassifies evidence of alleged Venezuelan election fraud in 2012

CIA documents declassified by Donald Trump confirm that the Venezuelan regime had, from 2012, a system capable of altering up to 1.5 million votes, though they do not prove fraud in every election mentioned.

Euronews · Jul 17

When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent Assembly

Constituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought clarity on the state's position. They expressed views on religious freedom and economic considerations. The discussions aimed to prevent ambiguity regarding cow protection. The final constitutional text reflects these deliberations.

The Economic Times · May 27

The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs

As the autonomy of the Election Commission of India does not gel with the government’s goals, it would like to have a firmer grip on the ECI through statutory means

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Supreme Court questions petitioners’ submission that Indian Constitution has no application to Jammu and Kashmir after 1957

The Supreme Court questioned an argument made by petitioners that Article 370 ceased to operate in 1957 as soon as the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution came into existence

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Post-1957, President retains power to scrap Article 370: Supreme Court

On day 1 of the hearing against abrogation of Article 370, the Supreme Court has prima facie interpreted that the President’s power to notify that Article 370 of the Constitution, granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir, is inoperative “continued to hold the field” after the dissolution of the erstwhile…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

In Article 370 hearing, the original text and spirit count

At stake in the case is not only the bare relationship that the Constitution establishes between the Union and the States but also the sanctity in the subtleties in this relationship

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

India needs a Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code will serve as a powerful instrument for the promotion of equality and justice for all citizens

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Federalism in India | An uneasy balance

The Hindu explores the unique nature of Indian federalism and the many facets of the equation between the Centre and the States

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022