Contents1 What is the news?2 What is a Uniform Civil Code? Why India needs it?3 What is the view of Allahabad High Court?4 What did the State government say? What is the news? The Allahabad High Court in its judgement directed the Centre to consider the constitution of a committee or commission for implementing the mandate… Continue reading Allahabad High Court Decision on Unform Civil Court Code
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
In Hyderpora, leadership of security forces must ensure that personnel follow court’s directions, in letter and spirit
News: Recently, army and police forces conducted an operation in Srinagar which led to the killing of three civilians along with a Pakistani militant has raised questions of the overuse of their powers. What was the issue all about? Army and police personals in the disturbed areas have the special power under Armed Forces (Special Powers)… Continue reading In Hyderpora, leadership of security forces must ensure that personnel follow court’s directions, in letter and spirit
Shifting the pile: On inequity and Swachh citiest
News: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the results of Swachh Survekshan 2021. What are the key takeaways of the Swachh Survekshan 2021 awards? Read here: President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021 Ganga Towns: Varanasi has been awarded the cleanest town award along the banks… Continue reading Shifting the pile: On inequity and Swachh citiest
Making Ayurveda a real science
News: During the Pandemic, Ayurveda based self-medication was promoted. But no attempt was made to educate people with the correct ingredients like Giloy or Dalcheeni. Many Ayurveda physicians claimed successful treatment of Covid, but none were recorded and researched. The coordination between ICMR and Ayush could have helped in better management of the pandemic. Why… Continue reading Making Ayurveda a real science
Transfer as punishment
News: Recently, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court. Read more: There’s a need for transparency in transfer of judges What are the questions raised by the transfer? Read here: A routine matter or a punishment post? What does the Memorandum of Procedure for… Continue reading Transfer as punishment
Targeting food: Gujarat civic bodies’ unjustifiable action on vendors selling non-veg fare must be rolled back
News: Gujarat civic bodies recently targeted street vendors selling non-vegetarian food on unreasonable grounds. In another incidence, Haryana’s local actions enforced a ban on meat shops during festivals despite no state-level directions on the issue. What is the issue? Ahmedabad civic body’s town planning committee announced a drive against non-vegetarian street food vendors on the complaints… Continue reading Targeting food: Gujarat civic bodies’ unjustifiable action on vendors selling non-veg fare must be rolled back
More a private sector primer than healthcare pathway
News: NITI Aayog recently released the document “health insurance for India’s missing middle”. Contents1 About the document2 What are the existing health insurance programs?3 What does the report suggest for in-patient care? 3.1 Challenges associated4 What does the report suggest for outpatient care?4.1 Challenges associated5 Why is this report flawed? About the document Read here: NITI… Continue reading More a private sector primer than healthcare pathway
There’s a need for transparency in transfer of judges
News: Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court. Chennai bar commission has in fact raised many valid questions. Read here: A routine matter or a punishment post? What does the constitution say about the transfer of high court judges? Article 222:It deals with the transfer… Continue reading There’s a need for transparency in transfer of judges
Why should India invest in its adolescent population? New study has an answer
News: The Population Foundation of India, a non-profit, recently commissioned a study ‘Investing in Adolescent Development’. It examines current interventions in key aspects of adolescent development in India, including physical and mental health, education and prevention of early marriage. Who are the adolescents? There is no universally accepted definition of adolescents. But, according to the… Continue reading Why should India invest in its adolescent population? New study has an answer
Kabul, Kashmir and the return of the real politik
News: Withdrawal of US troops, fall of Afghanistan and return of Taliban has opened the geopolitical contestation for influence over Afghanistan. What are the recent developments? Afghanistan is reeling under economic crisis and humanitarian crisis with an acute shortage of food. Considering this Taliban has shown interest in engaging with India. Read here: Aiding Afghanistan: On… Continue reading Kabul, Kashmir and the return of the real politik
