Constitution

A second attempt by the ruling Democratic Party to pass a constitutional amendment bill collapsed on Friday after the opposition People Power Party again blocked proceedings in the National Assembly.

May 08, 2026 Reported by AI

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel addressed the gap between South Africa's constitution and daily life during a Pretoria panel on Friday evening. The event marked 30 years since the constitution's formal adoption in 1996.

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 1, 2026, in Trump v. Barbara, challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Trump attended the hearing in person—the first sitting president to do so—before leaving midway and posting criticism on Truth Social. A majority of justices expressed skepticism toward the administration’s arguments.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team labeled the House committee on justice's 'mini-trial' as unconstitutional following her decision to skip the initial hearing on two remaining impeachment complaints.

A high-level committee appointed by the Tamil Nadu government has submitted a report calling for a new federal compact to address centralization in Indian federalism. Chaired by retired Justice Kurian Joseph, the report proposes reforms across constitutional, political, fiscal, and cultural domains. It emphasizes the principle of non-domination among states.

February 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election victory earlier this month has provided her with political capital to advance security and defense goals that were nearly unattainable a decade ago. She is preparing to update Japan's three key strategic documents ahead of schedule, discuss revisions to the three non-nuclear principles, and lay groundwork for amending the pacifist Constitution. Yet, unpredictable elements at home and abroad may hinder these efforts.