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…
Polity
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…
Model Code of Conduct (MCC) – Why Need to Strengthen it?
The model code of conduct has been violated by many candidates and parties during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. It highlights the need to r…
Lokpal and Lokayukta – Importance, Appointment, Removal, Functions
Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose was selected as the first Lokpal in March 2019 by the selection panel chaired by Prime Minister.
