SC considers question of timeline for Speakers to decide on defections
Background: Tenth Schedule and Role of Speaker Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Issue at Hand: Timeline for Disqualification Petitions Legal and Constitutional Questions Raised Potential Impact on Indian Polity Past Judicial Observations and Political Trends Conclusion The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case could significantly shape the enforcement of anti-defection provisions, ensuring timely decision-making and reducing political […]
How is an in-house inquiry conducted?
Current Issue and Its Implications Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ,Governance) Institutional and Legal Context Reforms and the Road Ahead
Cannot be compelled to join the SAHYOG portal
Background and Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Judiciary) Legal Precedents and Statutory Framework 1. Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000 2. Shreya Singhal vs Union of India (2015) Judgment 3. Government vs Big Tech: Ongoing Conflicts Policy and Governance Implications 1. Digital Regulation vs Freedom of Speech 2. Big Tech’s Autonomy vs State Oversight 3. […]
Govt. moots abolishing digital tax on online advertisements from April 1
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Tax Structure) Implications and Impact Factors Leading to the Move Way Forward
The need for a localised urban agenda
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Local Governance) India’s Urbanisation Journey and the Role of the Centre Financial Centralisation: Challenges and Implications Case for Decentralisation: Need for a Tailored Approach Alternative Approach: A Localised Fiscal Model Broader Implications of Decentralisation Conclusion: Moving Towards a Localised Urban Future
Centre issues guidelines to tackle high rate of job card deletions under MGNREGS
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Schemes) Key Provisions in the Guidelines Impact and Implications Causes and Factors Way Forward
Should immigrants have the same right to protest as citizens
The debate over whether immigrants should have the same right to protest as citizens gains prominence amid recent U.S. crackdowns on foreign student activists. Relevance : GS 2(Rights , Governance , International Relations) Legal Basis Under International Law National Security and Foreign Policy Constraints First Amendment Rights and U.S. Law Impact on International Students & U.S. Soft Power Executive […]
Land acquired for public purpose can’t be returned to owner through private deal
The Supreme Court ruled that land acquired for public purposes cannot be returned to the original owner through private deals, calling it a fraud on the state’s power of eminent domain. Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Constitution ) Judgment Highlights Legal and Constitutional Aspects Implications of the Judgment Conclusion The SC’s judgment reinforces constitutional morality in land acquisition, […]
How do habitual offender laws discriminate?
Context : Supreme Court’s Stand on Habitual Offender Laws Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Governance , Polity) Origin of the ‘Habitual Offender’ Concept Discriminatory Application of the Laws Historical and Contemporary Backlash Current Status in States Data on Habitual Offenders Key Concerns and the Way Forward
X Corp. challenges content blocking orders
Context : X Corp has challenged the Indian government’s content blocking orders and the Sahyog portal, raising concerns over digital censorship, legal overreach, and freedom of speech. Relevance : GS-2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity & Social Justice ) X Corp’s Legal Challenge: Legal Provisions in Question: X Corp’s Concerns: Government’s Standpoint: Legal and Expert Opinions: Next Steps: