National Investigation Agency (NIA) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 – Why is it in Contention?
The NIA (amendment) bill, 2019 has been passed in both the houses of the parliament and is waiting for the president’s assent to become a…
Polity
One Nation, One Ration Card Scheme – Pros & Cons
India is a welfare state. This means that it is the duty of the government to ensure the protection and promotion of th…
Judicial Review, Activism & Overreach – What is the Difference?
In recent times there have been intense debates and speculations about increasing judicial interventions into the legi…
Ladakh’s Union Territory (UT) demand – All You Need to Know
First Published - August 2018
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Code on Wages Bill 2019 – Why is it a Game-Changer?
On 23 July 2019, the Code on Wages Bill was introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. This bill, if made into law, will …
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act – What is the Controversy?
On July 24, 2019, the Lok Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019. This bill, if made into a law, will replace the …
The New National Commission for Backward Classes – Will it be Effective?
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), a statutory authority established in 1993 was given limited power…
Office of Profit Issue – All You Need to Know
There have been several cases of the President disqualifying MLAs or the court judgments striking down the appointments of MLAs as parliamentary secre…
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 – Pros and Cons
In order to protect the rights of women employees during pregnancy and after childbirth, Indian law makes it mandatory for most establishments to of…
