Category: BILLS & POLICIES

CONTEXT In the light of the recent privacy judgment, The Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Eunuchs Act, 1329 F, an enactment “for the registration and control of eunuchs”,  has come under scrutiny once again as it violates every principle of natural justice. THE ANDHRA PRADESH (TELANGANA AREA) EUNUCHS ACT, 1329 F The Eunuchs Act, enacted in… Continue reading Transgenders’ Rights and Anarchic laws

Context:          The Section 377 of IPC has been under discussion after recent Supreme Court verdict on the “Right to Privacy”. Introduction: The nine –judge Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that individual privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty and an inherent part of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Article 21… Continue reading LGBT community cheerful after Supreme Court ruling on right to privacy

 Context Government aims at making 9 crore ‘deprived’ households the focus of all its welfare schemes  What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana? Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a welfare program of the government of India, launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. The stated objective of the program is providing 50,000,000 LPG… Continue reading Government hopes to reach 9 crore households under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Context: The nine –judge Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that individual privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty and an inherent part of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Article 21 of the Constitution. What are the various features of Right to Privacy? Privacy is a constitutionally protected right emerging primarily… Continue reading Right to privacy is a fundamental right now

Context The civil aviation ministry has relaxed UDAN scheme norms on airlines and regional airports to boost regional connectivity What is UDAN Scheme? UDAN is regional air connectivity scheme (RCS) which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports. The Union Government has set up an ‘Inter- Ministerial Monitoring-cum-Coordination Committee’ to monitor… Continue reading Civil Aviation Ministry weakens UDAN scheme norms to enhance local connectivity

Context The apex court recently held that dangers to privacy in an age of information can originate not only from the state but from non-state actors as well. Capacity of non-state actors to invade the home and privacy also poses an alarming threat What is Data Protection under the Indian legal system? The Indian constitution… Continue reading Vulnerabilities to Data privacy not just constrained to State players

Context The Supreme Court has asked the directors of judicial academies and criminal courts across the country to look at the accused in criminal cases taking anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court or High Courts and use it to get regular bail from trial courts, taking advantage of the procedural labyrinth in criminal law. Why… Continue reading Supreme Court to scrutinize bail process

Context The government’s reply last month to the Supreme Court, saying that the questions raised in a petition challenging Article 35A require a “larger debate”, has predictably stirred a hornet’s nest in Kashmir. Article 35A: Current issue The Centre has expressed its reservations in responding to a petition before the Supreme Court that calls for… Continue reading Move to re-open debate on Article 35A

Context: Scrapping the no-detention policy, one of the most controversial features of the Right to Education Act, is a first step towards in preventing and mending some of its worst consequences. Explanation: The Union cabinet on 2nd August, 2017 has agreed to scrap of the no-detention clause in the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Amending this provision, which… Continue reading Country to dispense with Right to Education Act’s no-detention policy

Context: The statement by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recently said that the Election Commission has failed to curb ‘invisible money’ in polls is remarkable. Introduction: Reforms suggested by the Election and Law Commissions must be given a chance. Working of Election Commission (EC): The Election Commission (EC) works in accordance with Article 324 of… Continue reading Election Commission pushes for electoral reforms