Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity. Relevance: Important BIlls and Acts News– Recently, three Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill to replace… Continue reading Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?

Poverty declines, but battle not over

Source– The post is based on the article “Poverty declines, but battle not over” published in “The Business Standard” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to pverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– The latest poverty numbers from the multidimensional poverty index (MDPI) for India for  showed that about 415 million people have come… Continue reading Poverty declines, but battle not over

Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets

Source: The post is based on the article “Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of… Continue reading Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets

Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives

Source: The post is based on the article “Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament (Law and Justice) News: In this article author discusses recent changes in the Indian Penal Code, highlighting the updated definitions, the removal of… Continue reading Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives

Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making

Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections News: In this article author discusses the Forest Rights… Continue reading Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making

Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs

Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: In this article author discusses the… Continue reading Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs

Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts

Source: The post is based on the article “Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About the proposed housing… Continue reading Housing for all – Addressing housing shortage in urban areas requires urgent, concerted efforts

New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms

Source– The post is based on the article “New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Functioning of Judiciary News– Recently, Parliament introduced three Bills transforming India’s criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to replace the Indian Penal Code; the… Continue reading New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms

Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations

Source– The post is based on the article “Unhealthy prescription” published in “The Business Standard” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Regulatory issues in healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s regulation has stipulated that doctors can prescribe only generic drugs, failing which they would be… Continue reading Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations

Our criminal laws must Uphold gender justice

Source– The post is based on the article “Our criminal laws must Uphold gender justice” published in the “mint” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS1- Social empowerment News– Recently, Parliament introduced three Bills transforming India’s criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to replace the Indian Penal Code; the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Our criminal laws must Uphold gender justice

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