Source– The post is based on the article “Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission” published in live Mint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Fiscal Federalism Relevance: Appointment of The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC) News- The soon-to-be-appointed 16th Finance Commission will have to tackle problems in Centre-state relations ,solve issues of… Continue reading Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission
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Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Source: The post is based on the article “Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance: Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News: The article explains the issues related to the current tussle between the Delhi government and the central government for control… Continue reading Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Directive Principles of State Policy News: After the Law Commission invited views on the UCC (Uniform Civil Code),… Continue reading PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities
Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why is Delimitation being done in Assam now?4 What are the key highlights of the Draft delimitation document… Continue reading Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code
Source– The post is based on the article “Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code” published in “The Hindu” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Indian polity Relevance- Issues related to secularism and gender justice News- On June 14, the Law Commission of India decided to solicit views and proposals… Continue reading Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code
Law Commission’s report on Uniform Civil Code — undesirable and unnecessary
Source: The post is based on the article “Law Commission’s report on Uniform Civil Code — undesirable and unnecessary” published in The Indian Express on 23rd June 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 recommendations of 21st Law… Continue reading Law Commission’s report on Uniform Civil Code — undesirable and unnecessary
Law Commission’s recommendations on sedition and its relevance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Sedition?3 What are the Law Commission’s recommendations on sedition?4 What are the reasons for the recommendation of strong sedition law by the Law Commission?5 What are the recommendations of other commissions and judgments on sedition?6 What are the concerns associated with the Law Commission’s recommendations on sedition?7… Continue reading Law Commission’s recommendations on sedition and its relevance – Explained, pointwise
Shiv Sena case and SC judgement – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Shiv Sena case3 What is the SC ruling on the Shiv Sena case?4 What are the key legal questions arising out of the Shiv Sena case?5 What is the SC judgment on key legal questions in the Shiv Sena case?6 What are the significances of the Shiv… Continue reading Shiv Sena case and SC judgement – Explained, pointwise
Supreme Court ruling on administrative services in Delhi – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the issues with the functioning of administrative services in Delhi?3 What are the viewpoints of the Centre and Delhi government regarding the administrative services in Delhi?4 About SC ruling on administrative services in Delhi5 What is the extent of the Delhi government’s powers on administrative services?6 What… Continue reading Supreme Court ruling on administrative services in Delhi – Explained, pointwise
50 years of Basic Structure Doctrine – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Kesavananda Bharati case3 What is the Basic Structure Doctrine?4 How did the Basic Structure Doctrine evolve over time?5 What is the significance of the Basic Structure Doctrine?6 What are the major concerns of experts on the Basic Structure Doctrine?7 Does the Basic Structure Doctrine essential in future? … Continue reading 50 years of Basic Structure Doctrine – Explained, pointwise
