What does the SHANTI Bill change?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-2 | Polity & Governance GS-3 | Economy / Infrastructure / Energy The Basics — Nuclear Governance Before SHANTI What the SHANTI Bill Does ? — Core Provisions Ends NPCIL’s monopoly Supports deployment of: Policy link: ₹20,000 crore allocation announced for SMRs & advanced reactors under the Nuclear Energy Mission. Regulatory Architecture […]
On the Right to a Healthy Environment
Why in News ? Relevance GS II (Polity & Governance) GS III (Environment) The Problem Context: Air Pollution as a Rights Issue A. Delhi–NCR Air Quality Reality B. Major Sources of Pollution Particulate Matter (PM) is the single most lethal pollutant. Understanding Particulate Matter (Scientific Basis) Type Size Health Impact PM10 ≤10 microns Enters respiratory tract […]
Speedy Justice Eludes Consumers – Consumer Commissions
Why in News Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Constitutional & Governance Context Consumer Commissions: Intended Design vs Reality Intended Reality Pendency & Disposal: Hard Data Overall Pendency Case Flow (All India) 2024 2025 (till July) Inference: Disposal rate < Institution rate → structural backlog generation. Human Cost of Delay Staffing […]
Retired judges don’t want to sit as junior ad hoc judges
Why is it in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Constitution GS II – Governance Scale of the Problem (Data) Constitutional Basics: Article 224A Supreme Court’s Intervention Why Is the Uptake Poor? 1. Hierarchy & Bench Dynamics 2. Institutional Culture 3. Administrative Inertia Critical Assessment of Article 224A as a Solution Strengths Limitations Structural Causes of […]
Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill 2025
Why is this in News? Relevance Existing Legal Framework on Hate Speech What Does the Karnataka Bill Propose? Broad Definition of Hate Crime Key Changes Introduced by the Bill Expanded Definition of Hate Speech Increased Punishment Government’s Takedown Powers Collective Liability Provisions Constitutional & Legal Concerns Article 19(1)(a) vs Article 19(2) Vagueness Doctrine Chilling Effect […]
High Court judge impeachment move
Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Constitution GS 4 – Ethics & Integrity Constitutional Basics: How Are High Court Judges Removed? Relevant Articles Grounds of Removal (Only Two) “Judicial error” or “unpopular judgment” is NOT a ground for removal. Step-by-Step Removal Process (Impeachment) What Is Being Alleged in This Case? Why This Is Constitutionally […]
Draft ISI Bill 2025
WHY IN NEWS ? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity, Governance & Federalism WHAT IS THE INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE (ISI)? ISI’S STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE TO INDIA WHAT DOES THE 2025 BILL PROPOSE? (A) Change in Legal Status (B) New Governance Architecture (C) Funding Model Shift WHY ARE ACADEMICIANS PROTESTING? 1. Loss of Institutional Autonomy 2. Political […]
Swap app mandates for digital literacy
WHY IN NEWS ? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance GS Paper III – Internal Security & Cybersecurity GS Paper IV – Ethics in Public Administration WHAT IS SANCHAR SAATHI? WHAT DID THE WITHDRAWN DIRECTIVE REQUIRE? CONSTITUTIONAL TEST: K.S. PUTTASWAMY (2017) Under K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India, any restriction on privacy must pass: […]
Routine Gridlocks & Parliament’s Institutional Health
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 2 – Parliament & Democratic Institutions Basics: Role & Purpose of Parliament Declining Productivity Routine Disruptions Becoming Norm Breakdown in Floor Coordination Declining Scrutiny of Bills Majoritarianism vs. Parliamentary Spirit Question Hour Dilution Institutional Consequences Structural Reasons Behind Gridlocks Need for Institutional Reforms Comparative […]
Chief Justice of India on NJAC Revival Plea
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: Polity & Governance GS-II: Parliament & Judiciary Relations Judicial Appointments in India Constitutional Scheme Shift to Judicial Primacy (Judges Cases) Collegium System — Key Features 99th Constitutional Amendment (2014) + NJAC Act (2014) Composition: Objectives Why NJAC Was Struck Down (2015, 4:1 bench) Core Reason: Violation of Judicial […]