Recently, the Supreme Court VVPAT judgement reposed the faith in the integrity of the current electoral process involving the use of VVPAT and EVM. The Supreme Court has rejected a plea for 100% verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) count. Table of Content What is the… Continue reading Supreme Court VVPAT Judgement- Explained Pointwise
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SC Verdict on Childcare Leave- Explained Pointwise
Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has delivered its verdict on a case of childcare leaves. The court was hearing a plea by an assistant professor in the Government College, Nalagarh, who was denied childcare leave (CCL) to attend to her child suffering from a genetic… Continue reading SC Verdict on Childcare Leave- Explained Pointwise
Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, during the Lok Sabha elections campaigning, the issue of introduction of Inheritance Tax in India has led to the eruption of a major political row. Inheritance Tax is perceived by many as a taxation tool for equitable wealth distribution. However, there remains concerns about its use as a symbolic tool and its marketing as… Continue reading Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s Chess Success- Explained Pointwise
The recent India’s Chess success is a resounding success and is making global headlines. In FIDE’s (International Chess Federation) rankings list for April 2024, there are 5 Indian men among the top 25. In the women’s ranking, there are 3 Indians among the top 15 and in junior rankings there are 7 Indians among the… Continue reading India’s Chess Success- Explained Pointwise
Healthcare Expenditure In India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over the rising Healthcare expenditure in India. The SC bench is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an NGO praying for direction to determine charges in hospitals across the country in terms of Rule 9 of the Clinical Establishment Act. The rules mandate notification of… Continue reading Healthcare Expenditure In India- Explained Pointwise
Food Safety Regulations in India- Explained Pointwise
The recent report alleging the multinational company Nestle for adding unhealthy amounts of sugar to its baby products has raised concerns about the lax implementation of Food Safety Regulations in India. A study by International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) and the Switzerland-based investigating agency, Public Eye, has alleged that the company added 2.7 g… Continue reading Food Safety Regulations in India- Explained Pointwise
Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. According to the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average sea surface temperature (SST) has been increasing and it has reached a record monthly high of 21.07 degree Celsius. This… Continue reading Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
Maoist Insurgency in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Maoist insurgency in India suffered a serious blow from paramilitary and police forces which included the killing of at least 29 Maoists in the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. The operation is the largest in terms of Maoists’ bodies recovered and is among the biggest successes for security forces in their decades-long fight against… Continue reading Maoist Insurgency in India- Explained Pointwise
Heatwaves in India- Explained Pointwise
Heatwaves in India have become more severe and intense having severe effect on human health. Recently, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an increase in the maximum temperature and the frequency of heatwaves in the forthcoming days over eastern and southern India. Hence, India must remain prepared for tackling these recurring heatwaves. Table of Content… Continue reading Heatwaves in India- Explained Pointwise
Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently the CCI has made flurry of changes in the competition law in India. These include guidelines for monetary penalty, regulations for settlements and commitments, the introduction of new thresholds and the introduction of ‘leniency plus’ provisions. These changes emanate from the Competition Law Amendment Act of 2023. According to the CCI chief, these recently… Continue reading Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
