Proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act defeat the very purpose of the legislation

The Act aims to protect people who bring to the notice of the authorities concerned allegations of corruption, wilful misuse of power or commission of a criminal offence against a…

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Bengaluru Declaration calls for SC/ST quota in judiciary

The Bengaluru Declaration was recently adopted by the Karnataka State government sponsored Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Conference 2017. The theme of the conference: “Quest for Equity”. The declaration recommends a slew of affirmative action…

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The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016

Parliament has passed The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill, 2016. Admiralty laws deal with cases of accidents in navigable waters or involve contracts related to commerce on…

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Mahadayi: Goa open to out-of-tribunal settlement

Goa has said that it is open to talks with Karnataka and Maharashtra to explore an out-of-tribunal settlement on Mahadayi issue. Goa demands a Tribunal In 2002, Goa had appealed…

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Democratic state needs a democratic civil society and vice versa

Members and representatives of civil society organisations have expressed deep concerns on how civil society organisations and their donors are being labelled and targeted. They allege that their funds are…

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Committee formed to study legalities for separate State flag

The Karnataka State government has constituted a nine-member committee headed by Principal Secretary, Department of Kannada and Culture, to study and submit a report to the government on the possibility…

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