Source: The post is based on the article “The case for a Uniform Civil Code” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Significant provisions of Indian Constitution, GS 1 – Indian Society News: The constitutional provision for a uniform civil code (UCC) in India is a complex and sensitive… Continue reading The case for a Uniform Civil Code
Tag: Polity
That Wasn’t a Capital Idea
Source– The post is based on the article “That Wasn’t A Capital Idea” published in “The Times of India” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News- Central government has promulgated an ordinance to overrule the SC judgement regarding the control over services in… Continue reading That Wasn’t a Capital Idea
Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission
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
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 What is the News? Election Commission (EC) has released a draft delimitation document for Assam, proposing a change in boundaries of several Lok Sabha and Assembly… 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 → Introduction The 22nd Law Commission’s recommendations on sedition have recently stirred huge debate. The Commission advocated amendments instead of repeal, the Commission sought to refine the law to ensure alignment with past Supreme Court (SC) judgments and to appropriately calibrate punishments. These recommendations have significant implications as they strive to balance… 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 → Introduction The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on the split within Shiv Sena, a significant political entity in Maharashtra, has become a pivotal event in Indian politics. The dispute emerged between two factions within the party respectively. The SC’s Shiv Sena case ruling, delivered by a five-judge Constitution bench, holds far-reaching implications… Continue reading Shiv Sena case and SC judgement – Explained, pointwise
