Author: prashant shekhar

Recently, the Government of India introduced a bill proposing several amendments to the Disaster Management Act 2005. These amendments to the act mainly aim at improving the operational efficiencies in responding to a natural disaster. Though the Bill seeks to significantly expand the role and responsibilities of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), however, it… Continue reading Disaster Management Bill 2024- Explained Pointwise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington and his meeting with Elon Musk have sparked discussions on how India can adopt innovative governance models like USA’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). DOGE focuses on cutting government wasteful, streamlining bureaucracy, and improving efficiency. For India, adopting a similar institutional framework can help realize the mantra of… Continue reading India’s need of DOGE- Explained Pointwise

Recently, a stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on January 29, resulting in 30 deaths and over 60 injuries. This is not the first time when a large number of people have lost their lives in a stampede at a religious gathering. This is the third such incident in recent months… Continue reading Stampede Disaster and its Management in India- Explained Pointwise

Recently the Supreme Court suggested the temporary appointment of retired judges as ad hoc judges to address the increasing backlog of criminal cases in High Courts. This recommendation of SC, based on Article 224A of the Indian Constitution, while having its advantages comes with its own set of challenges. Table of Content What is the… Continue reading Ad Hoc Judges of HC- Explained Pointwise