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Invoking BR Ambedkar Doesn't Fix a Flawed Constitution

In my 2016 article, “Ambedkar’s ‘United States of India,’” I outlined his vision, which he presented to the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Fundamental Rights just seven months before being appointed to the Drafting Committee. I have previously discussed why Ambedkar rejected Nehru’s Constitution. It does not suit anybody.” Ambedkar opposed the Constitution’s highly centralized system, which concentrated power in the hands …

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Mozambique on edge as judges rule on disputed election

Raw Story

Tension was mounting in Mozambique Monday with judges about to rule on its disputed election, with the opposition leader vowing "chaos" if the ruling party is confirmed as the winner in a standoff that has already claimed at least 130 lives. "The Constitutional Council's ruling will lead Mozambique either to peace or chaos," Mondlane said in an online address, promising …

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8 hours, 41 minutes ago

Senior Advocate Pravindra Singh Chauhan Appointed As Advocate General Of Haryana

Live Law

The Haryana Government today appointed Pravindra Singh Chauhan, as Advocate General of Haryana. Pravindra Singh Chauhan, Senior Additional Advocate General, Haryana as Advocate General for the State of Haryana with immediate effect." Chauhan was serving as a Senior Advocate General of Haryana, succeeded Baldev Raj Mahajan, who had held the position of Haryana's Advocate General for a decade since 2014. …

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18 hours, 54 minutes ago

South Korean acting president faces impeachment threat over Yoon probe delay

India Today

South Korea's main opposition party threatened on Monday to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo if he failed to proclaim a law to launch a special counsel investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed bid to impose martial law. The party, which has accused Han of aiding Yoon's martial law attempt and reported him to police, said it would "immediately initiate …

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18 hours, 54 minutes ago

SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: From the intricate workings of constitutional institutions to the legacy of Justice ES Venkataramiah, Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court shed light on crucial aspects of India’s legal framework in an event organised by the National Law School of India University on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Justice Narasimha emphasised the vital role constitutional institutions play in preserving …

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18 hours, 54 minutes ago

Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: Political tensions have risen in the UT after another Independent legislator initiated moves to oust Speaker R Selvam, citing objections to his style of functioning. Following this, another Independent MLA P Angalane, a BJP supporter within the NDA, sent his notice through registered post to the Assembly Secretary on Friday citing similar reasons.The Assembly Secretariat has confirmed the receipt …

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18 hours, 54 minutes ago

Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in disputed election

Al Jazeera

Constitutional Council validates results of the October polls that extended Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power. Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election which sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. The Constitutional Council’s Monday ruling is likely to spark further protests in the southern African country of …

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Will Elon Musk become US President? Trump says it's not happening, explains why

India Today

US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency, saying "it was not happening" and cited constitutional rules of being born in the country to hold the top post, NBC News reported. Musk, the world's richest person, was born in South Africa and has been tapped by Trump to lead the Department of Government …

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18 hours, 54 minutes ago

Ambedkar statue vandalised in Ahmedabad amid controversy; Congress MLA Mevani warns agitation

New Indian Express

"We have registered a complaint in the matter and are actively working to apprehend the accused," said Ahmedabad ACP Krunal Desai regarding the vandalism of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue in the Khokhra area. "The comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah against Babasaheb Ambedkar in Parliament have sparked widespread anger among Dalits across India and Gujarat," said Congress MLA Jignesh …

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23 hours, 41 minutes ago

DC Edit | The battle over Ambedkar’s legacy mainly for dalit votes

Deccan Chronicle

The political slugfest that is on nationally and which led to a day in the Winter Session becoming its worst in India’s parliamentary history may be owed to the facetious comments the home minister Amit Shah made on the floor. Ambedkar is no less than a god to his followers who constitute about 17 per cent of India’s 968 million …

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1 day ago

Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

The Hindu

With the Union government introducing two Bills in the Lok Sabha to implement its idea of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies, the stage is set for Parliament to debate the feasibility, or otherwise, of the idea of what the government calls “One Nation, One Election”. The content in the Bills themselves are in line with …

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1 day, 3 hours ago

We need institutions that can hold officials accountable: SC judge

The Hindu

“The constitutional vision or preambular objectives cannot be realised if we do not invest time and effort in working our institutions. At the lecture organised by the National Law School of India University, he discussed the importance of Fourth-Branch Institutions recognised by the Constitution, such as the Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Public Service Commissions, and other Statutory bodies. …

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1 day, 12 hours ago

BJP MPs did not mention Indira herself voted to remove many provisions of 42nd Amendment: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleagues mounted a "furious attack" on Indira Gandhi for the 42nd Amendment but they did not mention that she, along with other Congress MPs, voted in favour of the 44th Amendment which removed a number of provisions introduced through the 42nd Amendment, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday. Mr. Ramesh pointed out that …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat

LA Times

Gavin Newsom made a splashy announcement on a nationally televised morning show. Wiener’s proposal, which was first reported by the New York Times, would nullify and supersede all constitutional convention applications previously put forth by the Legislature. Mehta Stein described the possibility of such a convention as a “Pandora’s box for our Constitution” that would create “the opportunity for forces …

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2 days, 3 hours ago

Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that if a dispute is not an industrial dispute nor relates to the enforcement of any rights under the Industrial Disputes Act, the remedy lies exclusively in a civil court. However, a bench of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul clarified that if the dispute arises out of a right or liability …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

No Band Baja, No 7 Phera: Chhattisgarh Couple Marries with Constitutional Oath

ABP News

In a move that redefines traditional wedding norms, a couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh tied the knot on December 18 by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. Eman Lahre and Pratima Lahre bypassed conventional rituals such as the "Saat Phere" and "Band Baja," opting for a ceremony that reflected their commitment to equality and social justice. “We decided …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

Canada: Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

Deccan Chronicle

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election.New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, who has been helping keep Trudeau in office, said he would present a formal motion of no-confidence after the House of …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there’s no start date for abortions

Associated Press

— A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, though Planned Parenthood said the decision is still not sufficient for it to resume providing abortions in the state. Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang said the abortion ban “is directly at odds” with a constitutional amendment creating a right to abortion …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Jalen Hurts fined for wearing mismatched cleats during Eagles’ win over Steelers, AP source says

Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not “constitutional team colors,” a person familiar with the league’s decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the NFL had not disclosed the fine, which stemmed from Hurts wearing Air Jordan cleats …

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3 days ago

‘What Constitution is he reading?’ Republican’s interpretation of role of Congress stuns

Raw Story

A House Republican's interpretation of the constitutional role of Congress has left some stunned, after he suggested it is not a co-equal branch of government, but rather, intended to be supportive of "President Trump," and "implement" his agenda. "You know, our role is really to be more of a of a supportive board of directors, so we can implement what …

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3 days, 1 hour ago

R N Ravi Asserts Constitutional Validity of Search Committees for VCs

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai:Countering Governor R N Ravi’s defense of all his actions in connection with the constitution of search committees to identify new Vice Chancellors for the various State universities, the State Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhian said the government would challenge him in a court of law. While the Governor’s insistence on the State government including a nominee of the …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Research Associate (Civil Law), Research Associate (Criminal Law), And Research Associate (Constitutional Law) Vacancy At Tripura Judicial Academy

Live Law

Tripura Judicial Academy invites application for the post of Research Associate, Research Associate, and Research Associate on contractual basis. Name of the Post: Research Associate, Research Associate, and Research Associate No. 60,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience • Postgraduate Degree in Law with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university/college/institution. • Interested candidates are required to submit in …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Suspended South Korean President summoned by corruption watchdog on Christmas

India Today

Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week. Conservative leader Yoon was stripped of his duties by parliament last weekend following his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration, which plunged …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily

Civil rights groups voice strong concerns over legislation forcing sale of platform The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. "There's a political case to make because so many small businesses …

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Invoking BR Ambedkar Doesn't Fix a Flawed Constitution

Mozambique on edge as judges rule on disputed election

Senior Advocate Pravindra Singh Chauhan Appointed As Advocate General Of Haryana

South Korean acting president faces impeachment threat over Yoon probe delay

SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style

Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in disputed election

Will Elon Musk become US President? Trump says it's not happening, explains why

Ambedkar statue vandalised in Ahmedabad amid controversy; Congress MLA Mevani warns agitation

DC Edit | The battle over Ambedkar’s legacy mainly for dalit votes

Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

We need institutions that can hold officials accountable: SC judge

BJP MPs did not mention Indira herself voted to remove many provisions of 42nd Amendment: Jairam Ramesh

Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat

Civil Courts Retain Exclusive Jurisdiction For Non-Industrial Disputes & Provide Alternative Remedies For Common Law Claims: J&K High Court

No Band Baja, No 7 Phera: Chhattisgarh Couple Marries with Constitutional Oath

Canada: Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there’s no start date for abortions

Jalen Hurts fined for wearing mismatched cleats during Eagles’ win over Steelers, AP source says

‘What Constitution is he reading?’ Republican’s interpretation of role of Congress stuns

R N Ravi Asserts Constitutional Validity of Search Committees for VCs

Research Associate (Civil Law), Research Associate (Criminal Law), And Research Associate (Constitutional Law) Vacancy At Tripura Judicial Academy

Suspended South Korean President summoned by corruption watchdog on Christmas

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge