Madhya Pradesh HC Rules Constitutional Mandate Overrides Maternity Benefit Act's 80-Day Condition for State Employees

Govt Recruitment in India: 30.62 Lakh Central Employees, UPSC/SSC Selection Rates & State Systems

This article dissects India's massive government recruitment machinery, revealing the staggering gap between applicants and selections. With 30.62 lakh central employees against a sanctioned 40 lakh, and selection rates as low as 0.03% for some exams, it explains the structural appeal of 'sarkari naukri' amid youth unemployment. For aspirants, this is a must-read to understand the ecosystem they are entering.

Calcutta HC Cancels OBC-A and OBC-B Certificates Issued Under 2025 TMC Rules

The Calcutta High Court has cancelled all OBC certificates issued under the OBC-A and OBC-B categories created by the previous TMC government in 2025. This landmark ruling affects thousands of certificate holders who will now be treated as general category candidates, directly impacting reservation policies and state-level classification powers.

Bombay HC Rules Community Health Volunteers Entitled to Minimum Wage Under 1948 Act

The Bombay High Court has ruled that community health volunteers working for the BMC are entitled to minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, rejecting the argument that their honorarium exempts them. This judgment strengthens labour rights for contractual and volunteer workers, an important topic for UPSC labour jurisprudence and social security.

Andhra Pradesh G.O. Rt. No. 1065 Enforces 33.33% BC Reservation in 100 ULBs for Elections

Andhra Pradesh has issued Government Order Rt. No. 1065 implementing 33.33% reservation for Backward Classes in elections to 100 out of 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The move fulfills an NDA poll promise and is linked to the 16th Finance Commission's operational guidelines, which require duly constituted ULBs for grant eligibility. The decision triggers election preparations and has constitutional backing under Articles 243-U, 243-K, and 243-ZA.

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Non-Speaking Order, Restores 50% Pension to Govt Employee

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a punishment order withholding 50% pension of a government employee, holding that the disciplinary authority must pass a reasoned (speaking) order and consider the employee's defence. This reinforces the principle of natural justice and the requirement of speaking orders in disciplinary proceedings, a key concept for administrative law.

Patna HC Rules Religious Freedom Under Article 25 Subject to Public Order and Morality

Patna High Court holds that the right to profess and practise religion under Article 25 is not absolute and can be restricted for public order, morality, and health. This reiterates the essential religious practices doctrine and clarifies that constitutional protection does not extend to every mode of exercise. A plea for 300 devotees in a religious procession in Siwan, Bihar, was dismissed citing past law-and-order incidents.

Calcutta HC Rules Electricity Essential for Dignified Life, Restores Power in Disputed Property

Calcutta High Court held that electricity is essential for 'meaningful civilized living' under Article 21. It restored power to occupants of a disputed property but clarified that restoration does not create any right to stay or equity in their favour.

SC Rules BCI Cannot Discipline Law Students; Manipur Ethnic Violence Toll 306 Dead, 49 Missing Since 2023

A landmark Supreme Court ruling clarifies that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has no disciplinary authority over law students, limiting its powers under the Advocates Act, 1961 to registered advocates only. Meanwhile, Manipur's Home Minister disclosed in the Assembly that 306 people have been killed and 49 are missing in ethnic violence since May 2023. These two developments carry significant weight for UPSC Polity and Social Issues sections.