Civil Registration System Report of 2020 and its significance
India has released recently the data on births and deaths registered in 2020 in the Civil Registration System (CRS) report of 2020 at least a month be…
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Protection against forced eviction – An integral element of the right to adequate housing
Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Ma…
Children of incarcerated parents – The need for a child-centric approach
The Government of Odisha recently issued guidelines for the welfare of children of incarcerated parents. It is a welcome step to address some of the a…
[Editorials] Data divide – Issues and the way forward
While this year’s Economic Survey focuses on improving the quality and quantity of data for a better and quicker assessment of the state of the econ…
Right to receive foreign donations – The recent observations of the supreme court
The Supreme Court recently upheld amendments introducing restrictions in the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) while holding that no one has …
CBI – Challenges facing and the way forward
If the CBI is to thread to the path of virtue, it should have a strong leader with a distinct belief in law and ethics.
AFSPA – Background, Provisions & Concerns
It is prudent to repeal AFSPA now. But the need of the hour is to study its record to strengthen the foundation of Indian democracy.
The social legitimacy that India’s investigative agencies needs
The image of the institution of police is regrettably tarnished by allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality and close nexus wi…
Large number of vacancies in the IAS – Reasons and Impacts
According to the Minister of State for PMO; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, as of January 1, 2021, there were 5,231 IAS officers in the cou…
