Source: The Hindu What is the news? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) announced the rollout of a new scheme called FASTER. It will ensure the timely release of prisoners from jail and uphold their dignity. Background: The Chief Justice of India announced the rollout of a new scheme called FASTER to cut delay in… Continue reading Bail orders will be sent instantly to jail authorities: SC
Author: Kunal Khureja
A strong Indian state must be humane too
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article highlights the importance of upholding human rights. Synopsis: The recent death of Father (Fr.) Stan Swamy has attracted global criticism and questioned India’s credibility and will for protecting human rights. The situation calls for establishing an audit system to review such cases that would prevent gross violation of justice… Continue reading A strong Indian state must be humane too
Ghost of Section 66A
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. Synopsis: The Supreme Court’s criticism and the Centre’s note underline the letter of Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Now the challenge is to implement it… Continue reading Ghost of Section 66A
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
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
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. Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of executive and legislature. However, different benches of the Supreme court had different viewpoints on such… Continue reading Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
Rising fuel prices eating into health spends: SBI report
Source: Times of India What is the news? A recent report by SBI shows that expenditure on non-discretionary items (including health) is reducing due to rising fuel prices. This calls for urgent lowering of prices through tax rationalisation. Background: SBI has released a report which tries to show the relationship between rising inflation and expenditure… Continue reading Rising fuel prices eating into health spends: SBI report
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. Synopsis: The freeze on Lok Sabha seats would be removed after 2026. The centre should therefore take appropriate steps so that states which have managed to control their population are not punished politically. Background: The Indian… Continue reading The upcoming crisis in Indian federalism
Disable unconstitutional sections
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Laws that are declared unconstitutional by the judiciary, are still in use. What policy measures are required to ensure the proper implementation of orders. Synopsis: The police must ensure that no FIR is registered under unconstitutional sections and no one is harassed for the negligent actions of SHOs. A multipronged approach… Continue reading Disable unconstitutional sections
KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Power is one of the most important inputs for India’s agriculture sector. Synopsis: Multiple repackaging has impacted the success of this four-year-old flagship scheme to de-dieselise agriculture through solar-powered pump sets. Background: The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme was launched in 2018 as a saviour for… Continue reading KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success
