Introduction India’s subordinate judiciary, which handles the bulk of civil and criminal cases, now faces a crisis of litigation, pendency and stagnation. Despite constitutional safeguards and High Court supervision, huge backlogs, vacancies, weak infrastructure, procedural hurdles and uneven training have slowed justice delivery, making timely, accessible and effective adjudication a major challenge at the trial… Continue reading The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation
Tag: Polity
Antimicrobial Resistance in India
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now a serious and escalating threat for India and for the world. The WHO’s GLASS 2025 report shows that common bacteria are often resistant to standard antibiotics, and India faces far higher resistance than the global average. GLASS and national data also reveal gaps in surveillance, weak regulation, and slow… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance in India
A Case of Privileged Communications
Source: The post “A Case of Privileged Communications” has been created, based on “A Case of Privileged Communications” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court on October 31, 2025, reaffirmed the indispensable role of advocates in India’s constitutional democracy. It held that a… Continue reading A Case of Privileged Communications
Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Introduction Across many sectors, workers face unstable jobs, reclassification, and lost benefits. Informality is widespread. Forced and coercive work still exists. The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 promises a fair, inclusive, and future-ready system. It links social security, safety, skills, and digital tools. The real question is delivery: will protections reach informal, gig, and low-literacy… Continue reading Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction India has unveiled governance guidelines for Artificial Intelligence to balance innovation with accountability and growth with safety. The approach prefers agile, sector-specific regulation over an immediate new AI law. It… Continue reading India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
Why the nomination process needs reform
Source: The post “Why the nomination process needs reform” has been created, based on “Why the nomination process needs reform” published in “The Hindu” on 7 November 2025. Why the nomination process needs reform. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity & Governance Context: The Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 lays down that only… Continue reading Why the nomination process needs reform
The Malleable Code of Conduct (CoC)
UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Introduction India’s Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is meant to keep campaigns dignified and elections fair, yet it lacks statutory force. As politics, technology, and campaigning tactics evolve, loopholes, slow enforcement, and resource gaps strain its effectiveness. The code is respected publicly, yet routinely… Continue reading The Malleable Code of Conduct (CoC)
A Need for Nationwide SIR
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Representation of People’s Act Introduction India’s electoral roll is now a dynamic national database. Precision is vital. After a contentious Bihar drive, a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) has been announced. It is presented as paperless, people-friendly, and robust. Yet a core weakness remains: duplicate voter entries. This… Continue reading A Need for Nationwide SIR
Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Introduction The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India recently announced revised/consolidated guidelines for the selection of Whole-Time Directors of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), reigniting the ‘public vs. private’ debate. Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers. Features of the Revised Guidelines The revised Guidelines, inter alia, seeks to… Continue reading Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
China’s complaint against India at WTO
Source: The post “China’s complaint against India at WTO” has been created, based on “China’s complaint against India at WTO” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. China’s complaint against India at WTO. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: Recently, China filed… Continue reading China’s complaint against India at WTO
