We the People: New and Dark Interpretations
Context The raging debate over the meaning of ‘We the People’ following the Vice-President of India’s speech requires a closer examination. Relevance GS Paper-2: Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions Mains Question What exactly is “separation of powers” doctrine? Is the judiciary a lesser institution than directly elected institutions such […]
Chargesheet: Not Public Document
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court held that chargesheets are not ‘public documents’ and enabling their free public access violates the provisions of the Criminal Code of Procedure as it compromises the rights of the accused, victim, and the investigation agencies. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a chargesheet? Difference […]
What is Hate Speech?
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court said the “buck ultimately stops with the government” to clamp down on hate speech and hate crimes, as they are offences committed on society. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 of the Constitution– Freedom […]
About Curative Petition
Context: Recently, Supreme Court told the Central Government that it cannot decide its curative plea seeking an additional Rs 7,844 crore from the successor firms of Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for giving compensation to the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy as a lawsuit. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) issued notice to the district authorities of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand after it took cognisance of reports that a Dalit youth was beaten up for entering a temple. The youth was allegedly beaten up with a burning piece of wood all night for entering the temple premises. Relevance: […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) carries out the following functions: Safeguards: Investigation and […]
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955
Context: Recently, A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said it will first take up for preliminary determination whether Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 suffers from any “constitutional infirmity”. Relevance: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Section 6A of Citizenship Act 1955 Section 6A -Source: Indian Express
Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Context Recently, The Supreme Court held that a State government’s authority under the Constitution to form a committee to examine the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) cannot per se be challenged. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of […]
Regulations for Foreign Universities in India
Context Foreign universities and educational institutions could soon be allowed to set up campuses in India as per the draft regulations made public by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What has the UGC proposed? What does the NEP say? -Source: The Hindu
Supreme Court Expands Article 19 Ambit
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is the constitutional position on free speech? It is followed by Article 19(2), which lists exceptions […]