News: With the TN governor returning the NEET bill and running a battle between the West Bengal governor and CM highlights the inherent tension between the post of governor and elected chief minister. Read here: Explained: Governor’s powers, friction with states, and why this happens often What are the issues between the governor and chief minister?… Continue reading Is the institution of Governor subverting federal structure?
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Appeal for change: SC’s suggestion on reducing jail time for those appealing convictions is worth serious thought
News: Supreme Court is going to examine whether those who have already served long imprisonments and are appealing their convictions should be given other options or not. Why there is a need to make changes in the appeal process? Long waiting periods to hear appeals: Many trial court convictions are pending before High Courts. For instance,… Continue reading Appeal for change: SC’s suggestion on reducing jail time for those appealing convictions is worth serious thought
Colombo and Delhi get closer, but failure to move on the Tamil question will dampen the enthusiasm
What are the recent developments in India-Sri Lanka relations? India helped Sri Lanka overcome an unprecedented economic crisis. India had earlier given offshore patrol vessels to the Sri Lankan coast guards. India has also agreed to help Sri Lanka to launch a digital identity project along the lines of Aadhaar. Sri Lanka is ready to… Continue reading Colombo and Delhi get closer, but failure to move on the Tamil question will dampen the enthusiasm
Local job laws that raise constitutional questions
News: Supreme court is soon to hear the petition on removing the stay on the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act. Punjab and Haryana High Court have stayed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. What is the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act? Read more: Haryana State Employment… Continue reading Local job laws that raise constitutional questions
The many layers of an unemployment problem
News: Recently, protests were held in several parts of north India by students who had appeared for the Non-Technical Popular Categories exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. This has once again brought the issue of prevailing unemployment into the limelight. Contents1 What is the unemployment situation in the country? 2 How even these figures… Continue reading The many layers of an unemployment problem
Income tax on our rich should’ve been rejigged
News: This article discusses the view of former Reserve Bank of India governor C. Rangarajan on taxation. The article says tax rules should be made easier for better tax collections. India needs direct tax reforms because tax relief is not enough. How the government missed the opportunity to simplify the tax rate? Pandemic has increased… Continue reading Income tax on our rich should’ve been rejigged
It’s time to take a relook at privatisation
News: This article discusses that privatization and the short-term gain associated with it should not overshadow the long-term interest. Hence, there is need to take a relook at privatization. Why privatization is being considered as panacea? India’s fiscal deficit (for the Centre) in FY22 is expected to be at 6.8% of the GDP and with… Continue reading It’s time to take a relook at privatisation
Budget 2022: Some musings
News: Recently, union budget 2022-23 has been presented. This article analyses the positives of the budget and suggest way forward to deal with the challenges. Contents1 What are the challenges currently faced by the economy?2 What are the positives of Budget 2022-23?3 Which issues are left unaddressed?4 What are the adverse consequences of a high… Continue reading Budget 2022: Some musings
What three recent cases say about our labyrinthine legal system
News: Old laws, difficult to interpret language and long-running cases create obstacles to justice. What are the factors contributing to the obstacles to justice? Archaic Laws: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that daughters will have equal rights to their father’s property even prior to the enactment of the Hindu Succession Act (HSA) of 1956. Although, the… Continue reading What three recent cases say about our labyrinthine legal system
The classroom is important, not the uniform
News: Karnataka is seeing bitter clashes over the banning of hijab and the imposition of dress code in educational institutions. Must read: Explained: Freedom of religion and attire Why inclusive nature of the classroom is a must for child development? Students came from different religions, caste, nations, etc and have different dietary habits, cultures, customs, and… Continue reading The classroom is important, not the uniform
