Contents1 Introduction2 Why in the News?3 About Right to be forgotten4 The scenario of Right to be forgotten in India5 International Scenario of Right to be forgotten6 Arguments in Favour of the right to be forgotten7 Arguments against the right to be forgotten8 Suggestions9 Conclusion Introduction The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy… Continue reading Right to be Forgotten – Explained, Pointwise
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Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’
Synopsis: Recently, in response to a petition, the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy access from one of its own judgments. Delhi HC upheld the petitioner’s right to be forgotten to prevent post-acquittal disgrace faced by him. However, some experts have criticized the order, stating that minor modifications would have yielded better results… Continue reading Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’
CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the issue?4 What did the Supreme Court say?5 What is the Right to be forgotten? What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to allow changes in name or date of birth in school certificates issued by it even… Continue reading CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Maratha Reservation Case Judgment and Federalism
Synopsis: Recently Supreme Court declared the reservation to the Maratha community in education and public employment as unconstitutional. This judgment is against federalism. What were the reasons given by the Supreme Courts’ five-judge Bench? One, the Maratha community did not constitute a socially and educationally backward class. Two, the law is against Indra Sawhney judgment.… Continue reading Maratha Reservation Case Judgment and Federalism
Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery
Synopsis: The pandemic time warrants the state to take some proactive measures that would enable the masses to properly exercise their ‘Right to Life’. This would enhance their consumption capacity thereby fueling demand and eventually leading to revival. Contents1 Background:2 About Right to life:3 Acts undermining Right to Life during the Pandemic:4 Way Forward: Background: The… Continue reading Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery
SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the SEBC Act 2018:4 Genesis of SEBC Act 2018:5 Judgment of SC:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The SC has struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018. The judgment would prevent realization of unjust benefits by the reservation. It would also encourage states to work… Continue reading SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
Maratha Reservation and the Reservation Policy in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Maratha reservation policy?3 About the Maratha reservation case judgment4 Other Judicial interventions on reservation policy5 Reservation in India6 Implication of Maratha Reservation Judgement6.1 The constitutional validity of State reservation laws7 Solutions Introduction A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently held the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally… Continue reading Maratha Reservation and the Reservation Policy in India – Explained, Pointwise
Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Constitution 102nd Amendment Act, 2018. About 102nd Amendment Act, 2018: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Backward Classes Commission. The Amendment also gives the President powers to notify backward classes. However, several states… Continue reading Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act
SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Synopsis: The Supreme Court has warned the police and the government against harassing the people who need help. Background The Supreme Court has issued a timely warning to the States. It is against any attempt to restrict the spreading of information about the health crisis or call for help. The court issued this warning in… Continue reading SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
States control over temples is against Secularism
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to provide adequate community representation in the management of their places of worship Contents1 Background2 Why the government control over temples needs to be replaced?3 How the government control over temples is against the principles of secularism?4 What needs to be done? Background There has been a persistent demand… Continue reading States control over temples is against Secularism
