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Must Read News Articles – July 12, 2018

Archives Govt. leaves decision on Section 377 to the court The government chose not to take sides on the question of the legality of Section 377 IPC, a provision which criminalises homosexuality, leaving the decision entirely to the Supreme Court. Adultery must remain a punishable offence: Centre Section 497 says that if a man has… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 12, 2018

Simultaneous elections: an Analysis

Context: Recently, the Law Commission invited political parties to a consultation on the simultaneous elections proposal. Simultaneous elections It refers to holding elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies simultaneously, once in a five year. The idea of simultaneous elections is not new to India. In 1999, the Law Commission had given its views on holding… Continue reading Simultaneous elections: an Analysis

Must Read News Articles – July 11, 2018

Archives GS 2 ‘Choosing a partner is a person’s fundamental right’ Choice of a partner is a person’s fundamental right, and it can be a same-sex partner, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said on Tuesday. Poll position There are meaningful electoral reforms beyond simultaneous elections Deep state, deeper problems Pakistan has been ill-served with the ‘corruption is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 11, 2018

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