Context: This week, the Bench headed by Justice Lalit agreed to comprehensively examine procedures in death penalty cases. It is to ensure that judges who have to choose between life imprisonment and the death sentence have comprehensive sentencing information. Contents1 What has caused the SC to examine practices in death penalty sentencing?2 How are judges… Continue reading Explained: Reforming death penalty
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A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception
News: In the case of Hrishikesh Sahoo v. State of Karnataka, the Karnataka High Court pronounced the end of marital rape exception in Section 375 (Rape) of Indian Penal Code. In the case, a husband approached the High Court seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The charges framed were under Section 376 (rape),… Continue reading A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception
What’s Powering a Trillion Dollar Revolution
Context: In recent years, the Indian government has been adopting path-breaking digital initiatives across various sectors. These initiatives hold tremendous potential to spur entrepreneurship, increase India’s global competitiveness and meet the nation’s goal of “growth for all”. What are the thrust areas of the government’s digital strategy? First, a digital backbone for the country: The… Continue reading What’s Powering a Trillion Dollar Revolution
India’s trade pact with Australia will click: it ticks the right boxes
News: Recently, India has signed the first trade agreement with a large developed economy of the world after more than a decade. It was a path-breaking trade agreement known as the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed with Australia. India’s trade agreement so far India already has trade agreements with the Association of South… Continue reading India’s trade pact with Australia will click: it ticks the right boxes
Playing the strategic autonomy game
News: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to rush of foreign diplomats to India. India has welcomed Chinese, and Russian leaders. They have come for a personal meeting with the Indian Prime Minister. Why has India’s decision against condemning Russian aggression should not be criticised? First, India is not in Europe. In fact,… Continue reading Playing the strategic autonomy game
Centre does well to withdraw AFSPA from many districts in the Northeast. It must carry on working in this direction
News: The main task before the Central govt, after the partial withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSPA) Act from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, is to slowly restore the primacy of the civilian administration in the areas still under AFSPA. It’s a process that needs great patience, negotiation and accommodation. Must Read: Explained: AFSPA… Continue reading Centre does well to withdraw AFSPA from many districts in the Northeast. It must carry on working in this direction
Testing times for PLI schemes: Covid-related delays put firms in pressure
News: The government had launched the PLI schemes for 15 sectors. However, various companies across IT hardware, telecom products and mobile devices have failed to achieve their investment target and meet their production targets. They missed the deadlines for the first year ended on March 31. What are the benefits of the PLI Scheme? Growth… Continue reading Testing times for PLI schemes: Covid-related delays put firms in pressure
We need to talk about autism
News: United Nations has mandated April as autism awareness month and April 2 as Autism Awareness Day. In India, Autism is emerging as a major paediatric concern. So, Our systems have to be ready for it. Contents1 What is Autism?2 What are the steps taken by India to tackle autism?3 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading We need to talk about autism
7 Lessons From The Pandemic
News: It seems that the Covid-19 pandemic may become endemic soon. In the last 2 years, Covid-19 has tested Indian governance among a number of other things. Therefore, it provides scope for learning a number of lessons from the recent covid experiences What lessons can be learnt from India’s experience with the Covid Pandemic? Firstly,… Continue reading 7 Lessons From The Pandemic
Building faith in India’s investigative agencies
News: According to the CJI remarks, the institutions including the police and the investigative agencies are losing the public trust and social legitimacy. Their reputation has eroded due to allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality and close nexus with the political class. What are the issues affecting the investigative agencies? The lack of… Continue reading Building faith in India’s investigative agencies
