The Supreme Court’s 2025 directives on air pollution exemplify judicial activism, enforcing accountability of CPCB, SPCBs, and CAQM, filling executive gaps, and protecting the right to clean air under Article 21, However, long-term solutions require strengthened enforcement, technology, and public engagement.
Click to View MoreThe Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has ended, potentially exempting 65.2 lakh voters. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is working to ensure voter inclusion, remove ineligibles, eliminate duplicates, and correct errors. To improve SIR, ECI should accept accessible identification documents and improve data sharing.
Click to View MoreImpeachment is a constitutional process, which ensures accountability within the judiciary. The process begins with a motion for removal in either house of Parliament, passed by a special majority in both houses, and the President issues an order for the judge's removal. Despite six attempts since independence, no judge has been impeached thus far.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court has warned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against using the court as a political platform and politicizing the issue. Critics argue the ED selectively targets opposition party leaders and has low conviction rates. To improve the ED's functioning, steps include enhanced transparency, judicial scrutiny, capacity building, protection from political influence, and prioritizing quality prosecution.
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