Local reservation in private sector: Laws, Implications, Challenges
Local reservation in the private sector in India refers to state-level legislative efforts to mandate a certain percentage of jobs for local residents…
Polity
Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024
The Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024 in India, released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, aim to modernize and streamline the process of…
ECI Stricter Norms For RUPPs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced stricter norms for the allotment of symbols to Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs), particularly in the context…
Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) in India, established in 1987, primarily focuses on providing free legal aid to marginalized and weaker sections of…
VVPAT
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is a system used in Indian elections to enhance the transparency and reliability of the voting process. Introduced in…
16th Finance Commission
The 16th Finance Commission of India was constituted on December 31, 2023, with Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its chairman. Its main task is to determine…
Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)
The Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) in India is a transformative project aiming to integrate the key components of the criminal justice system, including police,…
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023
The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, introduced in India’s Rajya Sabha, aims to replace the colonial-era Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867.…
Election Commission Guidelines for PwDs
The Election Commission of India’s guidelines for ensuring the equal participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the electoral process focus on promoting respectful and…
