What is the News? India Justice Report 2020 has been released by TATA Trusts. India Justice Report 2020: Prepared by: The report has been prepared by Tata Trusts along with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, CHRI, DAKSH and, TISS-Prayas and, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Parameters: The report analyzed the performance of 18… Continue reading India Justice Report 2020
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Stopping hate on TV is essential to prevent riots: SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court in a recent hearing has said that stopping hate on television is essential for law and order. What was the case? A batch of petitions alleged that certain sections of the media communalized the Tablighi Jamaat congregation. It linked the congregation to a spike in the spread of… Continue reading Stopping hate on TV is essential to prevent riots: SC
The POCSO Act and associated issues
Bombay High Court in Satheesh vs State of Maharastra case acquitted a man of sexual charges under the POCSO ( Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) act. The court cited the stringent Mandatory Minimum Sentence provision in the POCSO act and punished the person based on the IPC section 354 (Outraging the modesty of women).… Continue reading The POCSO Act and associated issues
Criminalisation of government criticisms: Laws and issues
Recently Bihar government decided to categorize defamatory and offensive social media posts against government officials as cybercrime. Bihar Police has issued a circular to implement this order. This is not the first instance when Sedition laws and criminal defamation have been used to silence the critics of the government. Examples of Government silencing critics: First,… Continue reading Criminalisation of government criticisms: Laws and issues
DPIIT launches regulatory compliance portal
Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched a portal called “Regulatory Compliance Portal”. About Regulatory Compliance Portal: Objective: Portal is aimed at minimizing the regulatory burden on businesses and citizens. For that, it will act as a bridge between citizens, industries and the Government. It will also act as a first-of-its-kind central online… Continue reading DPIIT launches regulatory compliance portal
2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020
Why in News? NITI Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. Facts: India Innovation Index: The first edition of the index was launched in October 2019. The Index is aimed at providing an effective tool to track the state of innovation at both the national and the state level. Objectives: The… Continue reading 2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020
One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
News: Tamil Nadu has become the 11th State in the country to successfully undertake the “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Facts: One Nation One Ration Card(ONORC) System: It is an important citizen-centric reform. Its implementation ensures the availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
Dialogue and deliberation with beneficiaries are a prerequisite for Welfare Policymaking
Synopsis: The state and central government can learn from the good practices of Rajasthan on dialogue and deliberation with beneficiaries while policy making to transform from mere governance to good governance. Background The recently enacted Farm laws were passed without any consultation with the farmer community. Even when policies are made in good principles, for effective programme implementation, consultations and… Continue reading Dialogue and deliberation with beneficiaries are a prerequisite for Welfare Policymaking
E-Sampada Mobile App launched
Source: The New Indian Express News: Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a new Web Portal and Mobile App named “e-Sampada”. Facts: e-Sampada: It is a mobile application that provides a single window for all services including allotment for over one lakh government residential accommodations, office space allotment to government organisations… Continue reading E-Sampada Mobile App launched
Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities
Synopsis: The governance structure of public universities must be reformed on an urgent basis as it may help them become world class universities. 55 central universities, endowed with prime land and extensive central grants, are crown jewels of the Indian academic system. However, lately, these universities are facing governance-related challenges. Six vice-chancellors (VCs) of central universities have been sacked and… Continue reading Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities
