Constitution in News — May 2026

1. The Supreme Court ruled that fixed timelines for granting assent to Bills would contradict the Constitution's flexibility and separation of powers. · 30 May · GS2 · note
2. The Supreme Court upheld the SIR as constitutional for maintaining the integrity of electoral rolls. · 27 May · GS2 · note
3. Article 21: Right to Life and Personal Liberty · 27 May · GS2 · note
4. Article 142: Power of the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice · 27 May · GS2 · note
5. The principle of 'bail is the rule' is rooted in the constitutional right to personal liberty. · 18 May · GS2 · note
6. Article 21: Cited in the plea as the basis for the right to a dignified livelihood. · 10 May · GS2 · note
7. Governor's primary duty is to ensure the formation of a stable government to prevent constitutional breakdown · 7 May · GS2 · note

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