Aspects of Governance

The Law Commission has sought views from the public and stakeholders on whether or not gambling and betting are “morally […]

Context: Government has made AADHAR mandatory for filing ITRs i.e. AADHAR and PAN cards will be linked.   What does

Rights-oriented constitutional framework Secular polity Independent judiciary Free and vibrant media Vocal civil society Range of national and State-level commissions

Background: NITI Ayog has drafted a 3 year Action Plan and thus 5 year plan era is officially over.  

Facts: India does not have an Anti-Torture Law India had signed the UN Convention against torture way back in 1997,

Facts: Section 295A of IPC: It makes “deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings” a punishable offence Sections

The advertising industry watchdog Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has come up with a set of guidelines for celebrities

The Uttarakhand High Court has recognized the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers as so-called living entities.    Verdict: Ganga and Yamuna,

Law Commission held that hate speech has the potential to provoke individuals and society to commit acts of genocides, terrorism

Article 39A – State shall provide free legal aid to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to