Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex under the Central Vista project, integrates key governance bodies to modernise administration. Its name reflects a shift from power to service, symbolising decolonisation. Its true test lies in delivering citizen-centric governance and measurable outcomes.
Click to View MoreSeva Teerth, the new PMO complex under the Central Vista project, integrates key governance bodies to modernise administration. Its name reflects a shift from power to service, symbolising decolonisation. Its true test lies in delivering citizen-centric governance and measurable outcomes.
Click to View MoreLocal body polls face delays due to politics and OBC quota disputes, despite constitutional timelines. The Supreme Court, including in Maharashtra, has enforced the triple-test and protected the five-year term. Stronger State Election Commissions and real devolution of the 3 Fs are essential for steady grassroots democracy.
Click to View MoreA curative petition, evolved through Rupa Ashok Hurra (2002), is the last remedy after dismissal of a review plea in the Supreme Court. Drawn from Articles 137 and 142, it is admitted only for grave injustice or bias, ensuring finality while enabling complete justice.
Click to View MoreThe process for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in India is a rigorous constitutional procedure. It requires state initiation, central approvals from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, RGI, and NCST, and a parliamentary act. Outdated 1965 criteria from the Lokur Committee caused delays and controversy, necessitating urgent modernization for equitable and timely recognition.
Click to View MoreIndian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949 after nearly three years of debate, blends global ideas with India’s unique vision. Led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, it shaped India as a sovereign, secular, socialist democracy. Its amendment process keeps it flexible, protecting justice, liberty, and equality.
Click to View MoreGovernment proposed IT Rules guidelines to clarify "obscenity" for OTT and social media, addressing ambiguity in existing laws. While judicial standards have evolved from the 'Hicklin Test' to the 'Community Standards Test,' challenges remain in balancing free speech with subjective public morality and ensuring effective, large-scale enforcement.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court held that courts cannot fix binding timelines for Presidents or Governors to clear bills, citing separation of powers and Article 361 immunity. It warned that indefinite delays undermine legislative intent and urged constitutional dialogue over obstruction, placing responsibility on political norms and conventions.
Click to View MoreTelevision remains a powerful tool for inclusive education in India, offering curriculum-based learning through Doordarshan, PM e-Vidya channels, and SWAYAM Prabha. It proved indispensable during COVID-19 and continues to bridge digital divides by providing free, multilingual content accessible to millions of students nationwide.
Click to View MoreIndia’s childcare workers, despite supporting 23 million children through 1.4 million Anganwadis, remain undervalued, poorly paid, and inadequately supported. With rising care needs due to migration, climate stress, and women’s workforce participation, India must professionalise its childcare workforce, expand infrastructure, increase investment to 1–1.5% of GDP, and strengthen ICDS and crèche schemes. Recognising childcare as a critical component of human development is essential for building an inclusive, gender-just nation.
Click to View MoreThe Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to enhance livelihood security in rural India by guaranteeing at least 100 days of wage employment annually to rural households willing to perform unskilled manual work. The scheme emphasizes inclusion, with at least one-third of beneficiaries being women, and mandates timely wage payments with legal entitlements for unemployment allowances if work is not provided within 15 days of demand. MGNREGA supports sustainable rural development through asset creation such as water conservation, drought proofing, irrigation, and rural infrastructure. The Act strengthens decentralized planning through Panchayati Raj Institutions and encourages transparency via social audits.
Click to View MoreAnti-conversion laws, meant to curb forced conversions, face constitutional challenges, particularly violating Article 21 (Right to Privacy and Choice). Critics argue vague terms and the reversed burden of proof lead to misuse against inter-faith couples and minorities. The Supreme Court must now balance individual liberty with the state's interest in public order.
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