AFSPA empowers armed troops to protect public order in “disturbed areas.” They have the ability to prevent a gathering of five or more people in a given location, to use force, or even to open fire after providing sufficient warning …
Judicial evasion is where the Court favours one party to a litigation simply by not deciding a case or when time-sensitive case has been dragged on in a manner that materially affects the situation of the parties. By the term judicial accountability, it …
Anganwadi is a centrally funded scheme established by states and union territories in India that functions as a rural child and maternal care centre. The Government of India initiated it. In 1975, the Integrated Child Development Services programme was established …
In 1963 Kamaraj voluntarily left office under what came to be known as the Kamaraj Plan, which called for the voluntary resignations of high-level national and state officials in order to devote their efforts at the grassroots level following India’s disastrous …
Bilateral ties with Russia are a key pillar of India’s foreign policy. India sees Russia as a longstanding and time-tested friend that has played a significant role in its economic development and security. Since the signing of the “Declaration on …
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a multi-round, large-scale survey that is conducted in a representative sample of households across India. These findings represent a complete, comprehensive, multi-dimensional report card on India’s demographic and health trend. Analysis Improvements have …
India is the largest functioning democracy in the world by size; its pluralistic character and democratic values have stood the test of time. Democratic traditions and tenets have remained an integral part of the glorious legacy of Indian civilisation. The …
The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act) is a law created by the Indian government to ensure self-governance for people residing in India’s Scheduled Areas through traditional Gram Sabhas. In India, the PESA is regarded as the …
The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, which is aimed at allowing trade in agricultural produce outside the existing APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mandis; The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm …
Article 22 deals with the transfer of judges and it states that the President may, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), transfer a judge from one high court to another. The President cannot issue a transfer order …