Social Media Ban for Under-16 Users
Why in News? Andhra Pradesh as First Mover Relevance Background and Rationale Rising Child Vulnerability on Digital Platforms International Precedents Andhra Pradesh Government’s Initiative Constitution of Ministers’ Panel Scope of the Study Legal and Constitutional Dimensions Age Threshold and Rights Framework Central–State Jurisdiction Issues Technology and Enforcement Challenges Age Verification Complexity Platform Compliance Issues Comparison […]
Governor’s Address to the State Legislature
Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Governor’s Address – Constitutional Concept Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Relevant Constitutional Provisions Supreme Court Interpretation Governance & Federal Dimensions Democratic & Ethical Dimensions Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural Issues Institutional Criticism Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Prior Sanction for Corruption Charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Why in News ? Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Prior Sanction Legal Background – Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 17A – What Does It Mandate? Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Arguments Supporting Section 17A Arguments Against Section 17A Supreme Court Jurisprudence Governance & Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical & Equity Dimensions […]
Private Property Disputes ≠ Human Rights Violation
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Core Holding of the Court Constitutional & Legal Analysis Nature of Human Rights Statutory Interpretation Governance & Institutional Dimension Problem Identified Institutional Risk Recent & Broader Relevance 1. Judicial Pushback Against Jurisdictional Overreach 2. Property Rights Jurisprudence (Recent Trend) 3. Human Rights Inflation Problem […]
Malayalam Language Bill 2025
Why in News ? Relevance What Does the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 Entail? Core Provisions Education-Related Provisions Institutional & Administrative Measures Has a Similar Bill Been Introduced Earlier? Why Has Karnataka Opposed the Bill? Core Objections Constitutional Objection Does the Bill Make Malayalam Mandatory Across All Schools? Clear Answer: No (with qualifications) Kerala Government’s Defence […]
Source Code Disclosure Debate — Cybersecurity vs Digital Rights
Why in News ? Relevance What is Source Code? Why Source Code Disclosure Is Risky ? Paradox: A measure meant to enhance security may weaken systemic cyber resilience. Internal Security Dimension Source code exposure magnifies internal security vulnerabilities. Governance & Regulatory Dimension Existing Regulatory Framework Institutional Overlap Polity & Constitutional Dimension Article 21 – Right to Privacy Blanket […]
HPV Vaccine & Herd Protection
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Social Justice GS III – Science & Technology / Health Basics: What is HPV? Cervical Cancer: India Burden What is Herd Protection? Key Findings of the Swedish Study Why School-Based Vaccination Works ? HPV Vaccine: Scientific & Medical Aspects India’s Current Position Public Health Significance Ethical & Social Dimensions Takeaway
Should the Age of Consent Be Lowered?
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS I – Society Basics: What Is the Age of Consent? Legal Framework in India POCSO Act, 2012 IPC / Criminal Law Distinction to Note Historical Evolution of Age of Consent Arguments in Favour of Lowering the Age (to 16) 1. Criminalisation of Consensual Adolescence 2. Ground Reality of […]
Centre Seeking Smartphone Source Code
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Polity GS III – Internal Security & Science & Tech Basics: What is Source Code? What Are the Proposed Security Measures? Under ITSAR (Drafted 2023): 1. Source Code Access 2. Mandatory Malware Scanning 3. Data & Activity Logs Government’s Rationale Industry Concerns Legal & Policy Dimensions Cybersecurity Data Protection Trade & […]
AI-Based Citizen Participation in Budgeting
Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Democracy) GS III (Technology & E-Governance) What is the Initiative? Institutional Framework Key Features Why It Matters? Governance Significance Challenges & Concerns Way Forward