Govt. ignoring plight of children, says SC
Justice Lokur said: “Our policy and decisionmakers need to heed this advice and warning [of Mandela] and appreciate that they are not doing any favour to the children of our…
Simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and Assembly
What will happen if India does decide on simultaneous elections? To begin with, a constitutional amendment will be needed. The Election Commission has suggested that the term of Lok Sabha…
A moment for Indian liberalism
Liberalism is probably more challenged in India today than in any other democracy in the world. Why? First, conservative communities appear to have gained untrammelled power in recent times. Self-proclaimed…
KEY TO BUDGET DOCUMENTS (BUDGET 2018-2019)
Annual Financial Statement (AFS) The Annual Financial Statement (AFS), the document as provided under Article 112, shows the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for 2018-19 in relation…
Office of Profit
What Does It mean? Office of Profit means any office that finds its origin as appointment by government and imparts a special position and/ or benefits to that person. In…
Should euthanasia be allowed?
Article 21: Article 21 of the Constitution gives me the right to life, but I also interpret it as giving me the right to take away my life. The right…
Dual duty: on the twin responsibilities of States
Context: The state cannot choose between protecting freedom of expression and preserving law and order. It has a duty to do both. This is the core message of the Supreme Court…
Members of Parliament: Qualifications and Disqualification
Context: In India, the members of parliament are members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Both the houses have elected as well as nominated members. The elected members of Lok…
Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir (J and K)
Context: There was an outrage over the Jammu & Kashmir government’s decision to free separatist leader Masarat Alam, who was detained eight times under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Although…
Laws in the Indian Constitution against Animal-Killing
Context: India is not new to the phenomenon called ‘zoosadism’ – inflicting cruelty on animals for personal amusement. A cat being run over by a car or a dog being…
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