Judiciary Cannot Tie President or Governor to Timelines
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-2: Polity, Constitution, Governance GS-2: Executive–Legislature Relations GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Constitutional Provisions on Assent to Bills Articles Involved Principle of Constitutional Morality What Triggered the Presidential Reference? Supreme Court’s Key Findings A. Judiciary cannot prescribe hard timelines B. No “deemed consent” at expiry of timelines C. But constitutional heads cannot […]
What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?
Why is it in News? Relevance Constitutional Framework for Finance Commissions Union Finance Commission (UFC) – Article 280 State Finance Commissions (SFCs) – 73rd & 74th Amendments Local Governments: Functional & Fiscal Architecture Functions Revenue Powers Impact Role & Challenges of SFCs What Previous Union Finance Commissions Did Key Pattern 13th FC (Turned Point) 14th & 15th […]
Trajectory of Anti-Rape Laws in India
Why in News? Relevance : Understanding the Mathura Rape Case (Tukaram Case, 1972–79) Turning Point: The 1979 Open Letter Immediate Legal Reforms Triggered Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1983 Evolution Through Major Cases & Movements Nandini Satpathy Case (1978) Bhanwari Devi Case & Vishaka Guidelines (1992–1997) Nirbhaya Case & Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013 Unnao and […]
Article 32 enables people to approach SC for fundamental rights
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity What is Article 32? Ambedkar’s Vision (As Highlighted by CJI Gavai) Advanced Constitutional Analysis Current Issues Highlighted by CJI Gavai
Women are largest minority says SC
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity & Governance• Women’s reservation and constitutional provisions – Articles 15(3), 243D, 243T• Supreme Court activism and separation of powers• Women’s political empowerment and democratic deepening• 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023 (Women’s Reservation Bill)• Barriers to representation – patriarchal norms, electoral financing, tokenism GS 1 – Indian Society• Gender equality […]
Are workers’ rights being eroded?
Why is it in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Why Do Workplace Accidents Occur Legal Framework for Worker Safety Structural Weaknesses in Enforcement Consequences Way Forward Conclusion
Manipur data mask scale of crimes against women in 2023
Why is it in News ? Relevance: The 2023 Manipur Ethnic Conflict Supreme Court’s Observation (July 2023) Key NCRB Data (Manipur, 2022 vs 2023) Category of Crime 2022 2023 % Change / Observation Arson 27 6,203 22,800% Rioting 84 5,421 6,350% Dacoity 1 1,213 Massive rise Murder 47 151 221% Attempt to Murder 153 818 […]
Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?
Context and Background Relevance Constitutional and Legal Basis of ADR Rationale for Strengthening ADR Mechanisms of ADR Challenges in the Justice System Strategic Importance and Reforms Needed
Why NSA is in News Recently
Why NSA is in News Recently Relevance: Historical Context and Genesis Scope and Powers under NSA Procedural Safeguards Limitations Legal Remedies Key Cases & Usage Controversies
Karur Stampede (Tamil Nadu)
Context Relevance: Causes & Contributing Factors Pattern in India & Globally Governance & Institutional Dimensions Ethical & Social Considerations Way Forward