Panel set up to implement Assam Accord
Context: The Assam government set up an eight-member sub-committee to examine and prepare a framework for the implementation of all clauses of the Assam Accord of 1985. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising due to the design and implementation of policies), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Citizenship) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Behind the great Indian Internet shutdown
Context: In the Anuradha Bhasin vs Union of India case (2010), the Supreme Court of India held that access to information via the Internet is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. In 2021, the year following the decision in 2020, India saw more instances of Internet shutdown that in 2020. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and […]
In Manipur, a case for asymmetric federalism
Context: The article talks about asymmetric federalism and how institutionally accommodating tribal distinctiveness will promote the State’s (Manipur) integrity. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Basic structure of the Constitution, Federal Structure) Dimensions of the Article: What is Asymmetric Federalism? Asymmetric Federalism in practice in India Reasons of asymmetric federalism in India Issue with […]
Right to be forgotten plea in HC to remove verdict from Net
Context: The Delhi High Court sought replies from the Centre, Google and India Kanoon on a plea seeking removal of a judgment and an order in connection with a seven-year-old FIR under ‘Right to be Forgotten’, and asked how far this rule can be stretched. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights, Government […]
Institution’s right to govt. aid: Not Fundamental Right
Context: The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid, the Supreme Court held in a judgment recently. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Important Judgements, Fundamental Rights) Dimensions […]
Death penalty in T.N. honour killing case
Context: The Special Court for SC/ST Act cases awarded the death sentence to the brother of a caste Hindu girl and sentenced 12 others, including her father, to life imprisonment in the killing of inter-caste couple in 2003. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Judiciary, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: What is honour killing? What […]
Allow spying without nod, says Kerala Bill
Context: The police can listen in on any communication, without waiting for official approval, to curb organised crimes, a draft of the Kerala Control of Organised Crimes Bill has proposed. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: Legislations on Surveillance Who can conduct Surveillance? K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, […]
Centre ceasefire agreement with NSCN(K) Niki group
Context: The Central government entered into a one-year ceasefire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) Niki Group. The agreed ceasefire ground rules were also signed. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the agreement would boost the Naga peace process. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Centre-State Relations), Prelims Dimensions […]
Pact with rebel groups for peace in Karbi Anglong
Context: Moving to end decades of violence in Karbi Anglong in Assam, the Centre signed a tripartite agreement with five insurgent groups from the region and the state government. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Centre-State Relations, Inter-State Dispute Redressal Mechanisms) Dimensions of the Article: About the Karbi Anglong Crisis Highlights of the Karbi-Anglong Peace Agreement […]
Long wait for a Deputy Speaker for Lok Sabha
Context: With the Delhi High Court asking the Central government to explain its stand on a petition that claimed keeping the post of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacant is a violation of Article 93 of the Constitution, the issue is once again in the spotlight. The position of Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha […]