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Higher Education Commission of India bill, 2018

Context: Recently, the Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grant Commission Act) Bill, 2018 (HECI) was drafted by the Centre. Background Earlier, TSR Subramanian committee recommended to replace UGC by new national higher education act. Accordingly govt has now planned to set up “Higher education commission of India” (HECI). NITI Aayog’s Higher Education… Continue reading Higher Education Commission of India bill, 2018

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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