Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 empowers the Indian government to block public access to digital content to defend national security and public order. Despite procedural safeguards upheld by the Supreme Court, concerns persist regarding transparency and due process.
Click to View MoreThe Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, an analytics-driven framework by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj evaluating local bodies across nine SDG themes, won the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for digital transformation in rural India.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines to combat child trafficking and trace missing children by establishing a nationwide victim protection plan, presuming kidnapping in missing cases, and mandating sensitive judicial evaluation of victim testimonies for rehabilitation.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, affirming its statutory validity under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The verdict clarified that Aadhaar serves as identity, not proof of citizenship, balancing electoral purity with due process and voter rights.
Click to View MoreThe Election Commission of India appointment process shifted from executive discretion to a statutory framework under the 2023 Act, replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Cabinet Minister, raising concerns over executive dominance and electoral independence.
Click to View MoreIn a hung assembly, the Governor uses constitutional discretion to appoint a Chief Minister. They sequentially invite pre-poll alliances, the largest party, or post-poll coalitions to prove their majority on the assembly floor.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct ensures free and fair elections by regulating political entities. Lacking direct statutory backing, its enforcement relies on Article 324. Emerging challenges like deepfakes and freebies necessitate modernizing the framework with robust legal and digital tools.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet approved the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026, raising judge strength from 33 to 37. This addresses India's massive 5.1 crore case backlog, though extensive systemic reforms remain completely vital for long-term efficiency
Click to View MoreThe power of contempt must be a "measure of last resort," as judicial independence is best secured through transparency and quality judgments, rather than legal coercion to suppress democratic dissent or criticism.
Click to View MoreNearly 30 years after PESA, tribal self-governance remains weak. Some states like Jharkhand notified rules, while others lag. Gram Sabha consent is diluted to consultation, and mining laws override protections. Cases like Mendha Lekha and Niyamgiri show progress and struggle, highlighting the need for legal harmonisation and empowerment.
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