Diving into SC’s verdict on Governors
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Polity, Governance) Key Issues Before the Supreme Court Supreme Court’s Core Observations Prescribing Timelines (Controversial Move) Use of Article 142 – “Complete Justice” The Tension: Federalism and Democratic Principles Criticism & Concerns Verdict as a Temporary Fix Way Forward
Environment Ministry must roll back order on desulphurising coal plants
Context:A recent study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser suggests that the Union Environment Ministry should roll back its 2015 mandate requiring all coal-fired power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units. The recommendation is based on India’s coal sulphur content, emissions behavior, and the cost-benefit analysis of FGD installations. Relevance :GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key […]
Urdu is the finest specimen of composite cultural ethos of India
Context of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Observations by the Supreme Court Language ≠ Religion Cultural and Civilizational Value of Language Urdu’s Indigenous Roots Linguistic Similarities between Hindi & Urdu Judgment’s Cultural Message Composite Heritage Rejection of Prejudice Wider Implications Policy and Governance Social Harmony Conclusion
Waqf-by-user denotification would be ‘huge problem
Background Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Under Challenge Supreme Court Proceedings Highlights (April 16, 2025) Three-Point Interim Relief Proposed by the CJI Protection of Judicially Recognised Waqf Properties Review of Property Status Can Continue Conditional Inclusion of Non-Muslims Judicial Philosophy Current Status Broader Implications
Beware of child traffickers top court cautions parents
Context : Supreme Court Warning to Parents: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice) Technology’s Role in Child Trafficking: Emotional Impact on Parents: Court’s Actions Against Hospitals: Inter-State Trafficking and Involvement of Healthcare Professionals: Delays in Justice: Call for Urgent Action by High Courts: Exploitation of Juvenile Justice Protections: Socio-Political Issues Highlighted:
Are births deaths being properly registered?
Context : The Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969 mandates the timely registration of births and deaths, with penalties for negligence. The government is pushing for digital registration through the Civil Registration System (CRS) to ensure accuracy and update vital national databases. Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Social Issues) Legal Framework: Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969 (Amended 2023) March […]
The approach to regulating AI in India
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Governance ), GS 3(Technology) Global Context of AI Regulation India’s Approach to AI Governance Advantages of India’s Flexible Approach Major Concerns Lessons from Global Models EU GDPR Model (Comprehensive & Centralised) US Model (Sector-Specific & Decentralised) China’s Use-Case Specific Laws Way Forward for India Short-Term Goal: Medium-Term Goal: Long-Term Goal:
RTI Act amendment won’t cut transparency
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, introduces an amendment to the RTI Act, 2005, raising concerns about potential restrictions on access to public information. The government asserts it balances transparency with the right to privacy under Article 21. Relevance :GS 2(Polity ,Governance)
Will aviation disputes be easier to resolve?
What does the Bill entail? Relevance : GS 2(Governance , International Relations) Key Provisions of the Bill What is the Cape Town Convention and Protocol? Why was the Bill necessary? Impact on Leasing Industry Positive Aspects: Concerns Raised: Conclusion: Will aviation disputes be easier to resolve? Yes, in terms of legal process and repossession timelines—the Bill is […]
Democracy and federalism in the delimitation debate
Context : The delimitation debate involves a conflict between two principles: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Constitution , Governance) Legal & Constitutional Framework 84th and 87th Constitutional Amendments (2001, 2003) Unequal Vote Values Across States Vote Value Disparity – Explained Impact of Redrawing on State Representation Analogy: Joint Family and Landholding Key Takeaways