Synopsis: Ordinance Making Power by the executives has increasingly been misused. A vigilant Legislature and Court can reduce this menace. Background Recently, the central government re-promulgated the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 This raises questions over the constitutional validity of issuing ordinances and that of re-promulgating… Continue reading Misuse of Ordinance Making Power
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Vulnerability reminder
Synopsis: The RBI needs to ensure stricter oversight over large-value credit-related corporate frauds. Introduction The U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to allow absconding diamond dealer Nirav Modi’s return to India, three years after state-owned Punjab National Bank admitted it had been deceived of over ₹14,000 crores. This is a reminder that there is a… Continue reading Vulnerability reminder
India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate
Synopsis: A Global minimum tax rate is beneficial for the US. But India need to rethink before joining such international tax proposals Contents1 Introduction:2 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Programme:3 Challenges to BEPS Programme:4 The OECD policy to solve BEPS issues:5 Concerns with the OECD policy proposal:6 Intermediate Taxation of Big Tech:7 The path to… Continue reading India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate
Introducing Green Targets for Corporates
Synopsis: The government can introduce green targets and obligations on corporates. Adoption of such targets will help the global fight against climate change. Introduction: The massive levels of production, consumption, and disposal of goods and services benefited economic growth. But it slowed the replenishment cycle of limited resources. This is evident from the impacts of Climate… Continue reading Introducing Green Targets for Corporates
What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?
Synopsis: A lack of effective government support provided to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board has led to its demise. Background The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) established in 2003. It aimed to specifically deal with matters of intellectual property including copyright, trademarks, patents, and geographical indications. Further, since 2007 Novartis’ patent case, the IPAB has… Continue reading What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?
Issues Associated with Election Commission of India
Synopsis: Recently, the Election Commission of India held a discussion. It was in the light of the many questions and doubts being raised regarding the model Code of Conduct and powers of ECI under Article 324. Background The Model code of conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines that ECI issues. The political parties, candidates,… Continue reading Issues Associated with Election Commission of India
IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model
Synopsis – IMD recently updated the status of the monsoon and predicted a normal monsoon this year. IMD has adopted a new Dynamical Forecast Model. It will allow farmers, government officials, disaster managers, and other stakeholders to better prepare for their activities. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is the importance of the new Dynamical monsoon Model?3 Why… Continue reading IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model
University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning
Synopsis: The exit of Pratap Bhanu Mehta from Ashoka University has challenged popular assumptions about the space for unregulated intellectual freedom. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why is dissent important?3 How has dissent enriched academics over the years?4 The conclusion Introduction Concerns about the future of the academy and the ecosystems that define its routes have risen. The… Continue reading University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning
An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas
Synopsis: Supreme court recently ruled against providing protection to Rohingya refugees. It signifies a flawed understanding of the international convention to protect Refugees. Contents1 Background2 About Rohingyas3 India and Rohingyas4 What arguments are given by the supreme court? Background Recently an application was filed before the supreme court to release the Rohingya refugees. They were… Continue reading An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas
Bringing Down the Western Hegemony on the World Order
Synopsis: Developing countries must unite to meet the challenges of the US-led liberal hegemonic world order Contents1 Background2 Reasons why the authority of the US is declining?3 What role can China play to control the hegemony of the US?4 Way forward Background The US hegemony started after the end of British imperialism in the aftermath… Continue reading Bringing Down the Western Hegemony on the World Order
