Source: Indian Express Relevance: Laws that are declared unconstitutional by the judiciary, are still in use. Policy measures are required to ensure the proper implementation of orders. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About Section 66A:3 Why was it struck down?4 Reasons behind continued persecutions under Section 66A:5 Suggestions: Synopsis: The Supreme Court’s criticism and the Centre’s note underline… Continue reading Ghost of Section 66A
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Interference an investigating officer can do without
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Separation of power is an important part of ensuring proper governance in the country. Synopsis: Growing instances of judicial interference in an investigation are undesirable and also not sanctioned by law. Background: The death of George Floyd in the US in May 2020 and the horrific episode in Sattankulam, Tamil Nadu (killing… Continue reading Interference an investigating officer can do without
Number, No Privacy Threat
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article justifies making aadhaar, a public utility, against a general perception of making it confidential information. Synopsis: Some privacy proponents are of the view that the Aadhaar number should be treated as a secret or confidential number, making its retrieval an uphill task. Is Aadhaar number confidential? Firstly, as per… Continue reading Number, No Privacy Threat
Subsidy scheme for shipping firms approved
Source: The Hindu and PIB Relevance: The article highlights one of the challenges with Indian shipping industry and the new government scheme to tackle it. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Challenges with the Indian Shipping industry at present:3 About the scheme:4 Key features of the scheme:5 The expected outcome of the scheme: Synopsis: Cabinet has recently approved a scheme… Continue reading Subsidy scheme for shipping firms approved
Sudden interest in ‘population control’ in Assam and UP points to political bad faith
Source: The Hindu and The Indian Express Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on welfare-based approach Synopsis: States should tackle the socio-economic issues confronting India’s largely youthful demography rather than seeking a stringent approach towards population control. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to control the population… Continue reading Sudden interest in ‘population control’ in Assam and UP points to political bad faith
For Consumer, a bad bargain
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Drafted in the name of consumer interest, the proposed e-commerce rules shield vested interests. The rules are marred with multiple issues which may do more harm than good. They seem to create an adverse environment for the inflow of capital in the country, which is in dire need of capital.… Continue reading For Consumer, a bad bargain
Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and ‘worry about meals’
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The issue of hunger is one of the issues related to the basic necessities of life. Pandemic has worsened India’s situation on this parameter. Synopsis: Loss of jobs and livelihood during the Pandemic has devastated the Food security of millions of poor in India. Increasing Poverty and Hunger in India According… Continue reading Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and ‘worry about meals’
Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Relevance: This article is useful for the topic Separation of Powers of GS-2. Recently, there have been many judgments, directing the executive on policy decisions. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Observations by 14th July Bench:4 Rationale behind Different opinions by the SC: Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of… Continue reading Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
Framing the legislation, forgetting the transparency
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Discussions and transparency indicate trust in the people by an elected government. However, there is little evidence of that in the framing of the IT guidelines. Background: The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Bill aimed to regulate the business of lakhs of cable operators, multi-system operators, and broadcasters. The Atal Bihari… Continue reading Framing the legislation, forgetting the transparency
The upcoming crisis in Indian federalism
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Delimitation of the constituency is a major bone of contention. It somewhere disincentivizes population control. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reason behind emergence of crisis:4 About Indian Federalism:5 What can India do to alleviate the fear of less populous states?6 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The freeze on Lok Sabha seats would be removed after… Continue reading The upcoming crisis in Indian federalism
