Peace Committee in Manipur
Centre has constituted a peace committee to resolve Manipur situation.
Polity
Law Commission on Sedition- Background, Recommendations & Concerns
Recently, the Law Commission of India gave its recommendations on sedition in a report to the government. Its calling for retention of the colonial er…
Necrophilia
Karnataka High Court said that having sexual intercourse with a dead body doesn’t attract punishment under IPC Section 376. However, it recommended …
DNA Report as Evidence- Pros, Cons & the Need for Strict Protocol
In a recent case, the Supreme Court commented on the use of DNA report as clinching evidence in criminal cases. It highlighted the possibility of cont…
Model Prison Act- Background, Highlights & Significance
In May, the Ministry of Home Affairs released the Model Prisons Act 2023 to overhaul prison administration in India. It is an attempt to shift away fr…
Manipur Unrest- Background, Recent Developments & Reasons
While the northeastern state of Manipur has been restive at least since the start of 2023, a recent High Court order regarding ST status for the Meite…
Media One Case Verdict- Background, Highlights & Significance
The apex court recently gave its verdict in the Media One case. The verdict has major implications for sealed cover procedures and the rights of the s…
Sedition in Pakistan- Background, Recent Developments & Significance
In a landmark move, Pakistan’s Lahore High Court labelled the country’s sedition law as unconstitutional and struck it down- a move being hailed a…
