Resolution on Chandigarh
Context: The longstanding dispute between Punjab and Haryana over Chandigarh flared up this week after the Centre notified Central Service Rules for employees in the Union Territory instead of the Punjab Service Rules. The Centre had earlier tweaked rules for appointments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) — recruitments can now be done from […]
What is Death Penalty
Context: While hearing death sentence appeals since September 2021, the Supreme Court has repeatedly expressed concern over the manner in which trial courts and High Courts have carried out sentencing with very little (relevant) information. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Judiciary, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: What is Death Penalty/Capital Punishment? Capital Punishment in […]
Central Bureau of Investigation
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently come under intense public scrutiny, according to Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana. Its actions and inactions have sparked doubts about its credibility. The CJI has recommended an umbrella, independent, and autonomous investigative body in order to overhaul law enforcement agencies. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance […]
What is Look Out Notice
Context: Delhi High Court on Friday sought the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) response on journalist Rana Ayyub’s challenge to its action of restraining her from leaving the country. Ayyub was stopped in Mumbai based on a look out circular (LOC) issued by the ED, which is investigating her in a case of alleged money laundering. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance […]
A Far Reaching Verdict That Ends a Regressive Exception
Context Karnataka has recently pronounced an end to the marital rape exception in Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code in a nuanced judgment. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Dimensions of the Article Background of the Case Earlier Judgments Roots of the Principle Way Forward Background of the Case […]
Why De-Dollarisation is imminent
Context The war in Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions will trigger central banks to go back to their drawing boards to reassess their dependency on the greenback. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Dimensions of Article How sanctions on Russia could lead to […]
Criminal Attack on Privacy
Context The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 has raised doubts about the privacy of convicted criminals and ordinary citizens. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Aim of the Bill Features of the Bill Issues with the Bill […]
The Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute Resolution
Context: Two months after signing a draft resolution on January 29, Assam and Meghalaya partially resolved a 50-year-old dispute along their 884.9 km boundary. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: Details About Assam-Meghalaya boundary Dispute Will the partial settlement impact border disputes elsewhere in the Northeast? Assam’s border dispute with […]
Wearing Hijab Is Not Essential Part of Religion: Karnataka HC
Context: The Karnataka High Court upheld the ban on the wearing of hijab (head scarf) by students in schools and colleges in the State. Relevance: GS II- Polity (Executive & Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: Key takeaways from HC Judgement: How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution? How have courts ruled so far on […]
Uttarakhand to form panel on Uniform Civil Code
Context: The Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday decided to form a committee of experts on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the State. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive […]