7 Important Constitutional Articles in News Articles 19–21–200–342A Explained కరెంట్ పాలిటీ 2026

In this video, we analyse key Constitutional Articles frequently in the news, with a Supreme Court–centric UPSC Polity approach.

🔍 Articles Covered (with Current Affairs Linkage):

🔹 Article 19
Freedom of speech, protest, digital expression & association
👉 Reasonable restrictions doctrine
👉 National security vs civil liberties

🔹 Article 21
Life and personal liberty
👉 Bail jurisprudence under special laws
👉 Prolonged incarceration & due process
👉 Right to dignity and privacy

🔹 Article 22
Preventive detention (UAPA, NSA debates)
👉 Individual liberty vs state security
👉 Safeguards against arbitrary detention

🔹 Article 39(b) & (c)
Directive Principles of State Policy
👉 Redistribution of private property for common good
👉 DPSPs vs Fundamental Rights
👉 Socialist orientation & economic justice

🔹 Article 72
President’s mercy powers
👉 Judicial review of delay and arbitrariness
👉 Clemency powers: President vs Governor

🔹 Article 200
Governor’s assent to State Bills
👉 No absolute or pocket veto
👉 Aid & advice of Council of Ministers
👉 Judicially enforceable timelines
👉 Supreme Court’s use of Article 142 to protect federal balance

🔹 Article 342A
OBC / SEBC identification
👉 Centre vs State powers
👉 Federalism & social justice
👉 102nd Constitutional Amendment explained

📌 Why this video matters for UPSC?
✔ High probability Prelims concepts
✔ GS Paper II Mains relevance
✔ Constitution + Current Affairs integration
✔ Supreme Court’s evolving constitutional interpretation

📚 Perfect for UPSC, State PSC, Judiciary & Law aspirants.

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