Why Southern Indian States Fear Delimitation: Political & Economic Implications
Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to reflect changes in population. In India, this exercise determin…
Polity
India’s New Remission Policy: How SC’s Verdict Affects Prisoners
The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that state governments must consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not s…
New Appointment Process for Election Commissioners
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MHA Directive on Section 479 Implementation
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed states and Union Territories to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. This…
National Anthem Controversy in Tamil Nadu Assembly
On January 6, 2025, Tamil Nadu’s Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly due to the absence of the national anthem before his customary address.…
Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences
The Supreme Court of India clarified the handling of non-cognizable offences, emphasising legal safeguards to balance state authority and individual rights. Cognizable offences allow police…
Supreme Court Upholds Property Rights in India
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right, it remains a constitutional right under Article…
Digital Personal Data Protection Draft Rules
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, seeking public feedback by…
Lokpal Day – January 16
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