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News: Recently, The Supreme Court had suggested some changes in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) to protect the interests of homebuyers. What are the impacts of ruling on the RERA act? The ruling strengthens the interests of homebuyers, protects their rights, and tells developers to conform to the RERA provisions. SC rulings can… Continue reading What the SC order on RERA means for homebuyers

News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directors up to 5 years. This raises questions about Government’s use of ordinance as the same matter has already been adjudicated by the Supreme Court before. Who can promulgate an ordinance? Article 123… Continue reading House not ordinance: Extending tenures of key officials of premier agencies should be debated in Parliament

News: Supreme Court collegium has recently recommended the name of Saurabh Kirpal as judge of Delhi High Court. If the government does not reject the name, then he will become India’s first openly gay judge. What were the challenges in his appointment? 1) The initial reluctance of the collegium to recommend his name. 2) Opaque nature… Continue reading SC collegium’s endorsement of Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi HC judge is very welcome. Govt must not stand in the way

News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Must read: Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years What are the concerns associated with the ordinances? Read more: Extension of terms of CBI, ED… Continue reading Longer term, better impact

News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Must read: Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years What are the concerns associated with the ordinances? The criticisms include, 1.… Continue reading Extension of terms of CBI, ED chiefs by ordinance goes against SC verdicts

News: Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court. Chennai bar commission has in fact raised many valid questions. Read here: A routine matter or a punishment post? What are the questions raised by the Chennai bar commission? The bar raised questions like: -What is… Continue reading Questions for SC: Chief Justice Banerjee’s transfer from Madras HC again points to the opaqueness of collegium

News: Structural inequalities in political and economic systems are compromising humankind’s capacity to deal with global emergencies such as climate change and Covid. About the pandemic and climate change World Health Organization’s message at the pandemic’s outset — “No one is safe till everyone is safe” expresses the need of adopting a collaborative approach. Also,… Continue reading Structural inequality and the response to global emergencies

News: Pegasus controversy has raised many questions on the privacy right of citizens. What is Pegasus? Why there is so much controversy surrounding it? Read here: Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise How did different governments handle the Pegasus controversy? USA: The government blacklisted the NSO group by putting it on an “entity list”. India: The government has… Continue reading Pegasus inquiry must reverse the ‘chilling effect’

News: To cope with the rise of China and other Asian economies, the EU unveiled its strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific in 2016. In this backdrop, The Council of EU recently announced the initial policy conclusions. Read here: EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy What does the EU strategy and policy say? The strategy aims to enhance… Continue reading The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific