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156 policy documents tracked in this sector, plus 273 related analysis, announcements and news items

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Constitutional foundations

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Where this sector's policy story begins — in the Constituent Assembly, 1946–1949.

13 December 1946Preamble

The Objectives Resolution

The Resolution's language survives almost verbatim in the Preamble, which courts still use to test legislation — from the basic structure doctrine (Kesavananda Bharati, 1973) to modern welfare and rights jurisprudence. Read the debate →

4 November 1948Draft Constitution (whole text)

Draft Constitution introduced

The choice of a parliamentary Union with strong central capacity still shapes how Indian policy is made — centrally sponsored schemes, Finance Commission transfers and the Centre-state bargaining visible in every sector today. Read the debate →

22 November 1948Article 40

Village panchayats as units of self-government

Article 40 is the constitutional seed of the 73rd Amendment (1992), which made three-tier Panchayati Raj mandatory, and of today's rural governance stack — Gram Sabhas, MGNREGA social audits and Finance Commission grants to panchayats. Read the debate →

23 November 1948Article 44

Uniform civil code

The same arguments recur in every UCC debate since — the Hindu Code Acts of the 1950s, the Special Marriage Act 1954, Shah Bano and triple talaq legislation, and Uttarakhand's 2024 state-level UCC. Read the debate →

30 November 1948Article 16Article 335

Equality of opportunity and reservation in public employment

This debate is the direct ancestor of India's reservation architecture — the Mandal Commission and OBC reservations (1990), creamy-layer jurisprudence from Indra Sawhney (1992), and the 103rd Amendment's EWS quota (2019). Read the debate →

25 May 1949Article 330Article 332Article 334

Political safeguards for minorities

The settlement survives today: SC/ST reservations in legislatures, repeatedly extended under Article 334, alongside minority rights protected through Articles 25-30, minority educational institutions and bodies like the National Commission for Minorities. Read the debate →

June 1949Article 324Article 326

Universal adult franchise and an independent Election Commission

This produced the Election Commission of India and the Representation of the People Acts (1950-51), the machinery behind the world's largest elections — and the ongoing policy debates over voter rolls, EVMs and simultaneous elections. Read the debate →

4 August 1949Article 355Article 356

Emergency powers over the states

President's Rule was invoked over a hundred times before S. R. Bommai (1994) made its use judicially reviewable — the exact abuse-versus-safeguard tension the Assembly debated, still live in every Centre-state confrontation. Read the debate →

5 September 1949Fifth ScheduleSixth ScheduleArticle 244

Scheduled Areas and tribal administration

The Fifth and Sixth Schedules underpin today's tribal policy — PESA (1996) extending panchayats to Scheduled Areas, the Forest Rights Act 2006, and the continuing autonomy demands of Sixth Schedule councils in the Northeast and Ladakh. Read the debate →

10 September 1949Article 31

Right to property and land reform

This unresolved bargain drove three decades of amendment-versus-court conflict — the First, Fourth and Twenty-fifth Amendments, Kesavananda Bharati — until the 44th Amendment (1978) demoted property to a legal right (Article 300A), with land acquisition still contested under the 2013 LARR Act. Read the debate →

14 September 1949Article 343Article 351Eighth Schedule

The language question and the Munshi-Ayyangar formula

The fifteen-year bridge became permanent through the Official Languages Act 1963 after anti-Hindi agitations; the compromise still frames the three-language formula, NEP 2020's mother-tongue instruction push, and the growth of the Eighth Schedule to 22 languages. Read the debate →

17 October 1949Article 370

Temporary provisions for Jammu and Kashmir

Article 370 governed the Union's relationship with J&K for seventy years until its effective abrogation on 5 August 2019 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act — upheld by the Supreme Court in December 2023 partly on the Assembly's own 'temporary' framing. Read the debate →

25 November 1949Constitution as adopted

Ambedkar's closing address: the grammar of anarchy

The speech is modern India's most-cited constitutional text — invoked by courts and policymakers on welfare, reservation and dissent alike, and the standard frame for judging whether policy has closed the social and economic gap Ambedkar named. Read the debate →

Policy documents 138

Acts, rules, notifications, schemes and budgets in force

◆ medium6d agoSEBIPolicy documentNotification

General Remittance Order dated 30.07.2026 in Recovery Certificate No. 9151 of 2026 issued against Mrugesh Natwarlal Ruparel (PAN: AITPR2718M) in the matter of price and volume manipulation in the scrip of Quasar India Limited.

◆ medium6d agoSEBIPolicy documentNotification

General Remittance Order dated 30.07.2026 in Recovery Certificate No. 9150 of 2026 issued against Arpit Piyushbhai Shah (PAN: BECPS1043E) in the matter of price and volume manipulation in the scrip of Quasar India Limited.

● critical8 Aug 2024ArchivePolicy documentAct

Proposed amendments to the Waqf Act 1995 to improve governance and transparency of Waqf properties. Introduces digitisation of Waqf records, representation of women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, and provisions for dispute resolution.

● critical24 Dec 2023ArchivePolicy documentAct

Comprehensive overhaul replacing the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933. Introduces spectrum assignment by auction or administratively, biometric verification for SIMs, and regulatory sandbox provisions.

● critical15 Sept 2023ArchivePolicy documentAct

India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.

▲ high1 Jul 2015ArchivePolicy documentScheme

Comprehensive initiative to transform India into a digitally empowered society with three pillars: digital infrastructure, digital governance, and digital literacy. Umbrella programme covering e-governance, broadband, and digital services.

Impact 8/10All citizens (140 crore)Operational
● critical1 Jan 2014ArchivePolicy documentAct

Established the Lokpal (federal anti-corruption ombudsman) and required states to appoint Lokayuktas within one year. Covers the Prime Minister, ministers, and MPs with jurisdiction over corruption complaints.

● critical1 Jan 2014HistoricalPolicy documentAct

Established the institution of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayuktas at the state level to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries including the Prime Minister (with safeguards).

● critical29 Aug 2013ArchivePolicy documentAct

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.

● critical29 Aug 2013HistoricalPolicy documentAct

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profits for qualifying companies), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced corporate governance norms.

● critical15 Jun 2005HistoricalPolicy documentAct

Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.

● critical10 Jun 2003HistoricalPolicy documentAct

Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.

In the making 18

Bills, drafts open for comment, Parliament Q&A

▲ high1w agoRBIIn the makingDraft for comment

In line with the objective to improve efficiency, liquidity and transparency in issuance and subsequent transfer of Securitisation Notes (SNs), RBI has today issued following draft Amendment Directions for public comments: a) Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Securitisation Transactions) Amendment Directions, 2026 b) Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Securitisation Transactions) Amendment Directions, 2026 c) Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies - Securitisati

Analysis & research 46

Reports, briefs and long reads

◆ medium5d agoIDRAnalysisLong read

“If you get these f***ers to do some boxing, all their issues will get solved.” This is what a CSR leader told us (Mohit and Saanchi)1 during a meeting to pitch Project Second Chance, a nonprofit that we run to advocate for prison reform and to support formerly incarcerated people in India. Neither is this statement unusual nor the underlying assumption: that people in prison are broken in a way that a punching bag can fix; that their problems are theirs alone. Across conferences and meetings wi

◆ medium6d agoVidhiAnalysisAnalysis

The post Looking Inwar Looking Inwards, Turning A urning Away: A Re y: A Review of Rehan Abe view of Rehan Abeyratne’s‘Courts and L ts and LGBTQ+ Rights in an Age of Judicial Retr Q+ Rights in an Age of Judicial Retrenchment’ enchment’ appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

◆ medium2w agoIBEFAnalysisAnalysis

Addressing the India-Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal highlighted India's manufacturing growth and reform-driven policy framework, while Estonia showcased its digital governance model to attract Indian investment.

◆ medium1 Jun 2026EPWAnalysisLong read

The delimitation debate should not be viewed as a contest between democracy and federalism. Rather, it concerns the appropriate balance between electoral equality and territorial accommodation within a federal polity. Among the alternatives considered, the allocation of only incremental seats, according to contemporary population, emerges as a possible middle path that merits consideration in future political deliberations.

◆ medium1 Jun 2026Prime Minister's OfficeAnalysisReport

Government of India press release: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 47th Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for States/UTs for June, 2026

◆ medium21 Aug 2025JanaagrahaAnalysisAnalysis

In the May 2003 issue of Janaagraha Times, co-founder Ramesh Ramanathan reflected on the idea of democracy. Today, the article serves as a timely reminder that true freedom is realised when democracy moves from the page to the public square — when citizens and governments work together to shape the future of their cities and […]

◆ medium5 Jul 2017CUTSAnalysisAnalysis

By Pradeep S Mehta Urgent and transformative changes to the civil services are a must to enable successful economic reforms All secretaries to the Government of India should have received ‘outstanding’ grading over their last five annual appraisals, by and large, otherwise they won’t be eligible to claim the coveted title. As one babu quipped, … Continue reading The administrative route to growth →

Announcements 218

Official press releases

◆ medium5d agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery Certificate number 9274 of 2026 dated July 31, 2026 issued to High Spirits Sales Agencies Pvt. Ltd. (PAN: AACCH3216L) in the matter of Sadhna Broadcast Limited: under Recovery Certificate No. 9274 of 2026.

◆ medium5d agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery certificate no. 9273 of 2026 dated July 31, 2026 issued to Manjulaben Parmar (PAN: DKYPP5235B) in the matter of trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (Now DU Digital Global Limited)

◆ medium5d agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery certificate no. 9272 of 2026 dated July 31, 2026 issued to Bhaumik Parmar (PAN: EQQPP8919H) in the matter of trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (Now DU Digital Global Limited)

6d agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery Certificate number 9271 of 2026 dated July 30, 2026, issued to NISHAA ANAND (PAN: AJWPA4527H) [Defaulter] in the matter of ISO at BSE- NISHAA ANAND: under Recovery Certificate No. 9271 of 2026.

◆ medium6d agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery Certificate number 9270 of 2026 dated July 30, 2026, issued to Magnesh Bala (PAN: ABKPG9103H) [Defaulter] in the matter of Sadhna Broadcast Limited: under Recovery Certificate No. 9270 of 2026.

▲ high1w agoRBIAnnouncementPress release

Tenor 1-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 50,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 56,620 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 50,020 Cut off Rate (%) 5.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.26 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) 88.27 Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/775

◆ medium1w agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery Certificate number 9264 of 2026 dated July 29, 2026, issued to Surbhi Aggarwal (PAN: BNIPA1542D) in the matter of Front running by Navnit Gadoya, Surbhi Aggarwal and Chiranggi Irish Shah: under Recovery Certificate No. 9264 of 2026.

▲ high1w agoRBIAnnouncementPress release

I.Summary Results Aggregate amount (Face Value) notified ₹20,000.000 crore Total amount offered (Face Value) by participants ₹16,959.078 crore Total amount accepted (Face Value) ₹12,604.078 crore II. Details Of Each Security Security 7.33% GS 2026 5.74% GS 2026 8.15% GS 2026 8.24% GS 2027 No. of offers received 10 12 11 14 Total amount (Face Value) offered (₹ Crore) 9,160.691 3,618.000 2,450.387 1,730.000 No of offers accepted 7 9 10 5 Total amount (Face Value) accepted b

◆ medium1w agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Demand under Recovery Certificate number 9263 of 2026 dated July 28, 2026 issued to Piyush Agarwal (PAN: APBPA7314M) in the matter of Sadhna Broadcast Limited: under Recovery Certificate No. 9263 of 2026.

▲ high1w agoRBIAnnouncementPress release

Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 75,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 12,720 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 12,720 Cut off Rate (%) 5.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.26 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/757

◆ medium1w agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Attachment of Bank Accounts and Demat Accounts with AP No. 15602 & 15603 of 2026 dated July 23, 2026 against Sagarkumar Pravinchandra Dataniya [Defaulter] in the matter of Trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (now DU Digital Global Limited), under Recovery Certificate No. 9192 of 2026.

◆ medium1w agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Attachment of Bank Accounts and Demat Accounts with AP No. 15604 & 15605 of 2026 dated July 23, 2026 against Jigneshkumar Purshottamdas [Defaulter] in the matter of Trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (now DU Digital Global Limited), under Recovery Certificate No. 9193 of 2026.

◆ medium1w agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Attachment of Bank Accounts and Demat Accounts with AP No. 15600 & 15601 of 2026 dated July 23, 2026 against Dhaval Girishbhai Parmar [Defaulter] in the matter of Trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (now DU Digital Global Limited), under Recovery Certificate No. 9191 of 2026.

◆ medium1w agoSEBIAnnouncementPress release

Notice of Attachment of Bank Accounts and Demat Accounts with AP No. 15598 & 15599 of 2026 dated July 23, 2026 against Girish Kantilal Parmar [Defaulter] in the matter of Trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (now DU Digital Global Limited), under Recovery Certificate No. 9190 of 2026.

▲ high2w agoRBIAnnouncementPress release

Tenor 2-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 75,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 7,200 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 7,200 Cut off Rate (%) 5.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.26 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/731

▲ high2w agoRBIAnnouncementPress release

Tenor 3-day Notified Amount (in ₹ crore) 75,000 Total amount of bids received (in ₹ crore) 34,291 Amount allotted (in ₹ crore) 34,291 Cut off Rate (%) 5.26 Weighted Average Rate (%) 5.26 Partial Allotment Percentage of bids received at cut off rate (%) NA Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/723

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