News: There has been the erosion of trust in the lower judiciary comprising high courts, and district and sessions courts. This makes it imperative to look into the functioning of lower judiciary in India. About Justice (1) Substantive justice: It is associated with whether the statutes, case law and unwritten legal principles are morally justified… Continue reading India’s judiciary and the slackening cog of trust
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In rising heat, the cry of the wilting outdoor worker
Context: The intensity and frequency of heatwaves have soared in South Asia and they are set to worsen in the years ahead. The consequences for health and livelihoods are catastrophic, as a third of South Asia’s population depends on outdoor work. India must initiate safety nets — a combination of targeted transfers and insurance schemes… Continue reading In rising heat, the cry of the wilting outdoor worker
A new track for capital punishment jurisprudence
News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has initiated a suo motu writ petition (criminal) to frame guidelines on the mitigation analysis in the cases pertaining to death penalty sentencing or capital punishment. Procedure for capital punishment If a sessions court (sentencing court) award a capital punishment, then it is to be confirmed by the jurisdictional High… Continue reading A new track for capital punishment jurisprudence
Cowed down: On the need for strict anti-lynching laws
News: Recently, two tribal men were beaten to death in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, on the suspicion that they were slaughtering cows. Why mob lynching and aftermath incidents are disturbing? These laws have led to a stigmatisation of communities such as Dalits, Muslims and tribals for their dietary habits and their dependence on cattle products for… Continue reading Cowed down: On the need for strict anti-lynching laws
Overcoming differences: On India’s new push for stronger ties with Europe
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France along with his visit to Germany, and Denmark (for the Nordic Summit). The visit turned out to be a comprehensive discussion on bilateral, regional and international issues with a India-France joint statement. Background of India-France relations Both have decades of an unusually productive partnership. Both share six-decade-long… Continue reading Overcoming differences: On India’s new push for stronger ties with Europe
WHO estimates 4.7 million COVID-19-linked deaths in India
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on the Covid-19 related deaths. What does the WHO say on Covid linked deaths in India? Covid-19 could have killed as many as 47.4 lakh people in India in 2020 and 2021 either directly due to infection or through its indirect impact. Note:… Continue reading WHO estimates 4.7 million COVID-19-linked deaths in India
Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) Report has highlighted the recent trends in Fertility and Obesity. What is the National Family Health Survey(NFHS)? Read here: National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What are the key findings of NFHS-5? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): The Total Fertility Rate(TFR), the average number of children per woman, has… Continue reading Fertility falls, obesity goes up in India , says National Family Health Survey
Norwesters: The SpiceJet ‘accident
What is the News? Spicejet aircraft experienced severe turbulence at around 16,000 feet while on approach to the destination airport. Why did this turbulence on the aircraft occur? The turbulence in the aircraft might have occurred due to the following possible reasons: Firstly, it appears that the flight crew had not followed the speed for… Continue reading Norwesters: The SpiceJet ‘accident
Delimitation panel notifies new J&K Assembly constituencies
What is the News? The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission has notified the new boundaries, names and number of Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the first-ever Assembly election in the Union Territory. What is the Delimitation Commission? Click here to read about it Delimitation in the J&K State In the… Continue reading Delimitation panel notifies new J&K Assembly constituencies
India stays out of Global Declaration on Future of Internet
What is the News? The United States and 60 other partner countries signed a political declaration called the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet”. India, China and Russia are among the nations that have not signed this declaration. What is the Declaration for the Future of the Internet? Vision: -To champion a single interconnected… Continue reading India stays out of Global Declaration on Future of Internet
