Rights, duties and Principles: News and Updates

In this page, we will provide you with the updates regarding Rights, duties and Principles provided in the Indian Polity.

• Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
  Synopsis: The Right To Education Act evolved so much in the past. But there is still some arbitrariness in the RTE Act. Introduction: Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act or RTE Act is a horizontally enforceable Fundamental Right. That is, the Right is enforceable against the State and Individuals. But the Right ...
• Sachin Waze Case | The Issue of Right to Legal Counsel in Custody
  Synopsis – The NIA recently arrested Sachin Waze in the Antilia case. Waze has filed an application seeking permission to meet his lawyer. In this article, we will see the provisions regarding the right to legal counsel for those in police custody. Introduction- In Feb., an SUV was found parked near industrialist ...
• The ill effects of Job reservation for locals
  Synopsis: Haryana has introduced a new law where it assures 75% Job reservation for locals. This could be a disastrous decision for the Indian Economy. Introduction The Governor of Haryana has approved a law that regulates job reservation in the private sector. This could possibly hamper India’s investment climate and its ...
• Revisiting the Ruling of Indra Sawhney Case
  Synopsis: The Supreme Court is examining the constitutional validity of the Maratha reservation policy. During the hearing, it mentioned that it will re-examine the landmark verdict in the Indra Sawhney vs Union of India case 1992. What is the Indra Sawhney Case? The Mandal Commission- In 1979 the Second Backward Classes Commission was ...
• The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
  Introduction Supreme Court (SC) may examine the 50% reservation cap set by the Mandal case ruling of 1992(Also known as Indra Sawhney case). The decision was taken during the examination of the constitutional validity of the Maratha reservation policy of the Maharashtra government. During the hearing, the SC asked states whether they ...
• Judiciary’s inconsistency in dealing with cases of Personal liberty
  Synopsis: The recent rulings of the judiciary have defended the personal liberty of citizens. However, there are many instances where the judiciary failed to uphold liberty. What are the recent rulings? The following rulings highlight the role of judiciary as the first line of defence against the deprivation of the liberty of ...
• Tenure of “Commission for Sub-categorisation of OBCs” extended
  What is the News? The tenure of the Commission to examine the Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes(OBCs) is extended. The commission now has until July 31 to submit its report. The commission is headed by Justice G Rohini. What is Sub-Categorisation of OBCs? Reservation among OBCs: OBCs are granted 27% reservation in jobs ...
•  India asks WhatsApp to revoke changes in its privacy policy 
  Why in News?   The Union government has asked WhatsApp to withdraw the proposed changes to its privacy policy.   Facts:   Questions Posed by Government to WhatsApp:   Source: Business Standard   Key Concerns over WhatsApp Privacy Policy:  Privacy of Citizens: The policy should be reconsidered to respect the informational privacy, freedom of choice and data security of Indian citizens.  Differential Policies: The privacy ...
• Importance of Allahabad HC judgment on Special Marriage Act
  Synopsis: The Allahabad high court’s recent decision to strike down the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 that make it mandatory for couples to publish a 30-day public notice of their intent to marry is a significant and much-needed correction. About the Special Marriage Act The Special Marriage Act was originally enacted ...
• WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India
  Context: The recent WhatsApp privacy policy attracted widespread criticism among various sections of society for its latest privacy policy. Due to severe protests, WhatsApp has issued clarification related to its policy. But there is a wider concern about data protection in India. Click here to read about the new Whatsapp privacy policy What ...

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