Category: Governance
Search and seizure
he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.
Press Freedom
Supreme Court highlighted the need to frame guidelines to protect privacy of journalists when their personal digital devices are seized by the Central agencies.
E-cigarettes
Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.
Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana
The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Fixing the rot in the cooperative sector
Financial irregularities in the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Thrissur,Kerala and corresponding investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.
Mediation Act, 2023
Mediation Act 2023 has been brought to enhance the efficiency of mediation and establish a comprehensive legal framework for its practice in India.
Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?
Union Home Minister introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha. The proposal raises questions on whether there is a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act.
Highlights of PM’s Independence Day Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day.
Metrics of India @76
Analysis of India’s relative performance in the past 76 years compared to other countries across four parameters — GDP per capita, Human Development Index (HDI), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and women’s participation in Parliament
The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
The government is set to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament.