West Bengal Assembly 2026: 65% MLAs Face Criminal Cases, 61% Crorepatis, Average Assets ₹3.73 Cr

J&K Assembly Debates Statehood Resolution; NC MLAs Move Amendments for Article 370, 35A

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution for restoring full statehood, referencing a 2000 autonomy resolution. Six NC MLAs and opposition parties have moved amendments demanding the inclusion of Article 370 and 35A restoration, making this a key test of the current assembly's stance on pre-2019 constitutional status.

Delhi Assembly Repeals B&B Law, Passes 3 Bills: Slum Cut-off Extended to 2026, Right to Services Act

Delhi Assembly has repealed the 2007 Bed & Breakfast law and passed three other bills including a new slum rehabilitation cut-off date and a right to time-bound services. The new B&B policy will allow deemed approval in 7 days via self-certification. This marks a shift towards ease of doing business and urban governance reforms.

AP Assembly Passes 4 Higher Education Bills: Land Norm Reduced to 10 Acres, Skill Universities Allowed

Andhra Pradesh has passed four landmark higher education Bills that ease land requirements for private universities (from 50 to 10 acres in cities), restrict the regulatory commission to fee regulation, allow skill universities, and address 77% faculty vacancy in state universities with reservation safeguards. This is a major state-level governance reform with implications for education policy, federalism, and regulatory frameworks.

West Bengal Inter-University Transfer Bill Sparks Debate on University Autonomy vs State Control

The West Bengal Assembly passed an Inter-University Transfer Bill allowing the Governor to transfer teachers unilaterally, raising serious constitutional and legal questions about university autonomy. This move exemplifies the 'control model' of higher education that the first University Education Commission (1949) warned against, and could be struck down for targeting specific individuals and violating contractual rights.

EC Data: 22.21 Lakh West Bengal Excluded Voters Filed SIR Appeals in SC

The Election Commission revealed in the Supreme Court that over 22.21 lakh voters excluded during West Bengal's electoral roll revision have appealed their removal. This case is crucial for understanding the EC's powers, electoral roll accuracy, and the judicial oversight of election processes—key topics for UPSC Polity and State PSC exams.

SC Urges West Bengal Speaker to Decide Disqualification Petitions by Oct 8 Under Tenth Schedule

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal Assembly Speaker to decide disqualification petitions against 10 rebel MLAs by October 8, reinforcing the 'reasonable time' principle from the Keisham Meghachandra Singh judgment. This case highlights the tension between Speaker-led adjudication under the Tenth Schedule and the EC's interim orders, a recurring theme in anti-defection law.

J&K Assembly Passes Resolution for Statehood Restoration; Omar Abdullah Questions Centre’s Delay Citing SC Order

The J&K Assembly passed a resolution seeking restoration of full statehood, moved by CM Omar Abdullah on September 25, 2026. Omar questioned the Centre's delay, referencing a Supreme Court direction to restore statehood 'at the earliest' after UT elections. The BJP walked out, calling the resolution controversial, and also moved a motion to remove the Speaker. This news highlights the ongoing tension between UT governance and the demand for statehood in Jammu and Kashmir.

President Returns West Bengal Anti-Goonda Bill 2026 Over NDPS Overlap: Article 200 & 201 Explained

President Murmu has returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 (anti-Goonda Bill) for reconsideration because its provisions overlap with the central PITNDPS Act, 1988. The Bill permits preventive detention for up to 12 months without trial. This event underscores the constitutional process under Articles 200, 201, and 22, and raises important issues of federalism for UPSC Mains.