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
Tag: Polity
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. Synopsis: The Supreme Court’s criticism and the Centre’s note underline the letter of Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Now the challenge is to implement it… 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
Why is UN Security Council struggling to pass a resolution on corona pandemic?
What to expect from the meeting of UNSC on corona pandemic amidst the geopolitical rivalry between China and US ?
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 23, 2018 (Ordinance passed for providing death penalty for rape of children below 12 years)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : President nod to ordinance providing death penalty for rape of girls below 12 Analysis : Ordinance passed for providing death penalty for rape of children below 12 years
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 11, 2018 (15th Finance Commission: Terms of reference and its issues)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : 15th Finance Commission: Needless row over terms of reference, says Jaitley Analysis : 15th Finance Commission: Terms of reference and its issues
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – January 29, 2018 (Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : In a first, plea in apex court seeks SC/ST creamy layer’s exclusion from quota Analysis : Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – January 22, 2018 (The case of AAP MLA’s disqualification for holding office of profit)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Profit and loss (The Hindu Editorial) Analysis : The case of AAP MLA’s disqualification for holding office of profit
7 PM Editorial: Special courts in India
Context: In an important decision to put an end to the inordinate delay in the prosecution of politicians and criminal cases, the Centre has recently decided to set up Special Courts to deal with cases exclusively against MP and MLAs, and dispose them within a year. Introduction: The Centre’s decision will a body blow for… Continue reading 7 PM Editorial: Special courts in India
