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Farm laws and Importance of parliamentary process in India

Synopsis: Recent controversy on recent farm laws highlights the importance of following parliamentary procedure not just in letter but in spirit as well.  Introduction   There are many benefits attached to the new farm laws for farmers and economy as well, still farm bills are facing heavy opposition. This situation could have been avoided by using… Continue reading Farm laws and Importance of parliamentary process in India

EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players

The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, recently presented two new draft digital-services laws that will affect how Big Tech operates.  What are the new EU regulation laws?  Digital Service Act– The focus of the Act is to create a single set of rules for the EU to keep users safe online, protect… Continue reading EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players

India lost Retrospective taxation case to Cairn

Synopsis: In a 2nd setback after Vodafone case, Indian government has lost an International arbitration case to energy giant Cairn, on the issue of retrospective taxation.   Introduction  The Indian government has lost an international arbitration case to energy giant Cairn Plc over the retrospective levy of taxes, and has been asked to pay damages worth RS. 8000 crore to the… Continue reading India lost Retrospective taxation case to Cairn

Right to restitution for victims of crime

Synopsis: The Delhi High Court has secured the right to restitution for victims of crime, in a landmark judgment in Karan v. State N.C.T. of Delhi.   Why this judgment is important  Restitution involves ordering the accused to compensate victims of crime for their losses.   Section 357 of the CrPC allows courts to order the accused to pay “compensation” to the… Continue reading Right to restitution for victims of crime

Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic

Synopsis:  EC should ensure ‘Free, fair and safe’ upcoming elections in the states of Kerala, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Assam and Pondicherry (UT).   Background  Since the pandemic broken, Millions of people have exercised their political right to vote in more than 34 countries, including India (In Bihar).    With the reappearance of a variant of covid virus in countries like Britain, human beings exposing… Continue reading Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic

Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works?

Synopsis: The recent case of Sci-hub filed by 3 scientific publishers in Delhi HC has highlighted the issues in scientific publishing. To under these issues, first we need to understand, how scientific publishing works.   What is the  Sci-Hub case ?  Recently, three scientific publishers’ companies such as Elsevier, Wiley, and the American Chemical Society (ACS) have filed a… Continue reading Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works?

Kamlang Tiger Reserve

Kamlang Tiger Reserve:- News: Madhya Pradesh might soon its seventh tiger reserve — the Ratapani Tiger Reserve. The proposed reserve will be carved out of the Ratapani wildlife sanctuary which is spread over Raisen and Sehore districts. Facts: About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are protected area that aim at conserving the habitat to ensure a viable… Continue reading Kamlang Tiger Reserve

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‘Firefly bird diverters’ to save the Great Indian Bustard

Great indian Bustard  Source: The Hindu News: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) along with Wildlife Conservation Society(WCS) has come up with a unique initiative — a “firefly bird diverter” for overhead power lines in areas where Great Indian Bustard (GIB) populations are found in the wild. Facts: What is Firefly bird diverters?These are flaps… Continue reading ‘Firefly bird diverters’ to save the Great Indian Bustard

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