News: Australian PM has announced new laws to help clean up social media. What is the new Australian law? It is expected to tackle trollers on social media who go around hurting people without consequences. The new law will vest liability with the person making the comment. In case the troller cannot be identified, the… Continue reading On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
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Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
News: To address the Supreme Court’s pendency burden, Attorney General KK Venugopal plea suggested setting up at least four regional courts of appeal (RCAs). He also recommended that RCA should focus solely on constitutional matters. How does the pendency of cases affect the functioning of SC? The pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has… Continue reading Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
News: According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India has 1,020 females per 1,000 males. Must Read: Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings What are the concerns associated with the NFHS data? 1. Near-double rate of rising in the population of women against that of men in the last… Continue reading The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
