Synopsis: NHRC as an institution, need to keep a check on the government and executive and not shower praises or seem compromised in its job. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the recent issue or controversy?3 Why are these considered controversial?4 What are the instances of Human rights violations in the past?5 What should be the way… Continue reading NHRC’s remit: Human rights body has an incredibly important job, Praising govt is not part of it
Tag: fundamental rights
The next step is a constitutional right to health
Synopsis: Presently, any investment in health care has failed to translate into a sense of security and sanctuary for many Indians. So, the logical next step would be providing the fundamental Right to Health for all. Introduction The present pandemic, not only shows the deficiencies in our health care, but also devastated it further. So,… Continue reading The next step is a constitutional right to health
Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Synopsis: The court can question the legal validity of the Acts, but that does not mean that the Right to protest can be halted from implementation. Introduction Earlier, the Supreme Court questions the farmers’ protests against the Centre’s farm laws on grounds that the matter is sub judice(under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited). The court… Continue reading Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Synopsis: Efficient data led to good policymaking and yield better results Contents1 Introduction2 How did the adequate data capture help people?3 What are the issues associated with data in India?4 What should government do to improve the quality of data? Introduction Today data emerges as a golden asset that is required to frame various strategies, government… Continue reading If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the farmers’ protest and the PIL3 The Supreme Court observation in farmers’ protest and the PIL4 About the Supreme Court observation on blockade What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently said farmers’ grievances could be addressed either by Parliament or judiciary, but they can’t be seen to… Continue reading Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court
An institution’s right to govt. aid is not a fundamental right: SC
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What did the SC say? 3 Why institutions cannot view government aid as a “matter of right”? 4 What are the challenges associated with decision? What is the news? As per a recent judgement of the Supreme Court, the right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to… Continue reading An institution’s right to govt. aid is not a fundamental right: SC
Risk to online freedom
What is the news? The annual “Freedom on the Net” study is disturbing as it claims free expression has declined for the 11th year in succession. The study done by Freedom House covers 70 countries with over 88 per cent of the world’s users. The report claims online freedom is under unprecedented strain. What are… Continue reading Risk to online freedom
Behind the Great Indian Internet Shutdown
Synopsis: Despite the laws and Supreme Court guidelines, internet shutdowns are common in India. Let us see their impact and the means to handle them properly. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the court judgement?3 What are the recent Restrictions imposed by the government?4 What is the impact of Internet Lockdown? Introduction: This article highlights the unjudicial… Continue reading Behind the Great Indian Internet Shutdown
Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Synopsis: Technology businesses are most effectively regulated through a judicious mix of law and technology. To regulating technology, we cannot have one without the other. Contents1 Introduction2 How a revolution is going on in data regulation?3 What do these initiatives imply?4 What is India’s approach on data regulation? Introduction At a high-level ministerial meeting recently,… Continue reading Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Government has tabled a bill in the State Assembly that recognizes workers ‘right to sit’. Note: Kerala is the only other State to have legislated on the ‘right to sit’ in 2018. What is the Bill? The bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
