Source: The Hindu Relevance: Judgment is related to the procedures and steps required to enact a particular bill. Synopsis: The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a reminder that the power to regulate cooperatives must stay with States. Background: The 97th Constitutional Amendment came into effect on February 15, 2012, and brought about many… Continue reading A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit

Source: Times of India, Indian express  Synopsis:  Northeast needs creative solutions like building economic and technology hubs in contested zones. Further, the contested areas should be administered by a central agency to prevent future claims and counter-claims. Background: Recent border clashes on Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya border points to the failure of central and state… Continue reading Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute

Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Model Tenancy Act can benefit homeowners and tenants. Introduction: India is set to double its urban population between 2018 and 2030. By 2028, New Delhi would become the most populous city on the planet. Thus, large-scale migration to urban centers in India is bound to create pressure on housing markets. As… Continue reading The Housing Boost

Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture Synopsis: Reforms in agriculture are needed to extract ourselves out of the risk-laden currents of agriculture. State’s interference in agriculture: Indian agriculture was saved from nationalization due to opposition of Swatantra Party in Parliament against Jawaharlal Nehru’s farm collectivization efforts in the 1950s. However,… Continue reading How to Exit Farming Risk Trap