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 …
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 …
A rare disease is a debilitating lifelong disease or disorder that occurs infrequently in the human population. Examples include diseases in India like Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle-cell Anaemia, Cystic Fibrosis, and others. While the WHO defines rare disease as one with a prevalence …
The AIJS is a reform initiative that seeks to centralize the recruitment of judges at all levels, including more district judges and district judges for all states. Judges of the lower judiciary are planned to be recruited centrally and assigned …
An EV operates on an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine and has a battery instead of a fuel tank. In general, EVs have low running costs as they have fewer moving parts and are also environmentally friendly. …
Preventive healthcare means the measures taken to prevent diseases rather than treating them. One is advised to go for routine check-up even if the person is healthy as lifestyle diseases are asymptomatic in nature. Over the years this segment has …
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 was recently introduced by the central government to change key clauses of the Electricity Act 2003. Why the amendment? To address major challenges affecting the power sector’s commercial and investment activity. The current problems facing …
The WHO Constitution (1946) envisages “…the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right of every human being.” Understanding health as a human right creates a legal obligation on states to ensure access to timely, acceptable, and affordable health …
Recently Union government announced it has achieved 100% rural electrification. Saubhagya is one of the largest household electrification drives in the world. according to reports, the International Energy Agency (IEA) had lauded it as one of the greatest successes in …