For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why was the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 withdrawn?3 What are the benefits/positive aspects of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?4 What are the concerns associated with the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?5 What steps can be taken going ahead?6 Conclusion Introduction The Government has released the… Continue reading Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
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CCI (Competition Commission of India): Provisions, Working and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Legal and Institutional Framework regarding the CCI?2.1 Legal Framework2.2 Composition of CCI2.3 Eligibility of members3 What are the functions of CCI?4 What are some major orders passed by CCI?5 What has been the benefits of CCI?6 What are the challenges before CCI?7 Conclusion Introduction The Competition… Continue reading CCI (Competition Commission of India): Provisions, Working and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Polity Quiz: – Polity – Feb 1st, 2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
Legislature won’t act against criminalisation of politics: SC
Source – Times of India Synopsis – According to the Supreme Court, the legislature has no power to prevent criminal from entering into politics. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court stated that no political party was interested in enacting legislation to decriminalize politics by prohibiting candidates against whom grave charges have been framed by the courts.… Continue reading Legislature won’t act against criminalisation of politics: SC
Towards freedom of expression
Source: Business standard Relevance – Laws linked to national security need reconsideration due to their coercive nature. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Other laws that demand review:4 Conclusion: Synopsis: Reviewing the validity of Sedition law should be seen as a starting point for reviewing inhumane provisions of other laws like UAPA and NSA. This would uphold freedom… Continue reading Towards freedom of expression
Abolish the law
Source: Indian Express , The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Why should it be abolished?4 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The recent petitions in SC may set the tone for what would be a comprehensive reconsideration of a section that has been frequently and wrongfully used. Background: Four petitions are currently in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality… Continue reading Abolish the law
A strong Indian state must be humane too
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article highlights the importance of upholding human rights. Synopsis: The recent death of Father (Fr.) Stan Swamy has attracted global criticism and questioned India’s credibility and will for protecting human rights. The situation calls for establishing an audit system to review such cases that would prevent gross violation of justice… Continue reading A strong Indian state must be humane too
Ghost of Section 66A
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Laws that are declared unconstitutional by the judiciary, are still in use. Policy measures are required to ensure the proper implementation of orders. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About Section 66A:3 Why was it struck down?4 Reasons behind continued persecutions under Section 66A:5 Suggestions: Synopsis: The Supreme Court’s criticism and the Centre’s note underline… Continue reading Ghost of Section 66A
Interference an investigating officer can do without
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Separation of power is an important part of ensuring proper governance in the country. Synopsis: Growing instances of judicial interference in an investigation are undesirable and also not sanctioned by law. Background: The death of George Floyd in the US in May 2020 and the horrific episode in Sattankulam, Tamil Nadu (killing… Continue reading Interference an investigating officer can do without
Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Synopsis: Recently, two Supreme Court (SC) judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter. Why does a judge recuse? The judges usually recuse themselves when there is a Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest: It can occur… Continue reading Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
