Indian Constitutional Law and Philosophy is a specialized publisher focusing on detailed analysis and commentary related to constitutional law and political philosophy in India. It frequently publishes guest posts and expert articles that examine Supreme Court judgments, constitutional provisions, and their implications on governance, federalism, judicial appointments, digital regulation, and free speech. The content often critiques judicial decisions, explores the balance of powers between state and union governments, and discusses the constitutional validity of laws and amendments, particularly in the context of contemporary legal and political developments in India.
[This is a guest post by Krishaan Doctor and Nitya Singhania.]
A division bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justices Viswanathan and Nagarathna, recently delivered a split decision regarding the constitutionality of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act,…
[This is a guest post by Arihant Jain.]
Introduction
In recent years, a notable pattern of constitutional tension can be seen across multiple Indian States: Governors withholding assent to legislation not by an express refusal but through prolonged silence. In…
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s bail order in the Delhi Riots cases, delivered today. Seven appellants had approached the Court against the Delhi High Court’s September 2025 order denying them bail. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals of five,…
[This is a guest post by Kartik Kalra.]
Last month, the Supreme Court issued its Advisory Opinion in Governors’ Assent – a Presidential reference to seek clarity on the extent of the Governor’s and President’s powers to withhold assent to legislation…
When I was a child, I loved reading “Choose Your Own Adventure” storybooks. In these stories, you – the reader – were the protagonist. Every few pages, you would be asked to make a choice, which would lead…
[This is a guest post by Karthik Ravichandran.]
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court recently gave judgement in an Article 143 Reference in which the President sought answers to fourteen constitutional questions concerning assent of bills by State Governors…
[This is a guest post by Rudraksh Lakra.]
On October 22, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposed amendments (“Draft Amendments”) to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The stated…
[This is a guest post by Anshul Dalmia.]
Last week, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (‘Court’) in Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa, delivered its judgment on the interpretation of Article 233(2) of the Indian Constitution. The Court…
[This is a guest post by Prakhar.]
This post carries forward the discussion that Jane Kaushik v. Union of India (2025) has initiated in discrimination law. Some aspects of the judgment are noteworthy, for instance the recognition of omissive discrimination…
