Author: Prachi Bishwal

Section 6A is a special provision giving an exclusive cut-off date – March 1971 for Indian citizenship in Assam. As for the rest of India, it is 1948. Petitioners argue that Section 6A is “discriminatory, arbitrary, and illegal”. The constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said it will first decide whether Section 6A of the Citizenship Act,1955 is constitutionally valid. Before proceeding to other issues in a series of long-pending petitions, the Court wants to preliminary determine “Whether Section 6A of the Citizenship Act suffers from any constitutional infirmity What is Section 6A of the Citizenship Act of…

Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s starrer film “Pathaan” joined the Boycott Bollywood Hashtag after the release of its first song “Besharam Rang”. Apparently, the costume is provocative and the colour is hurting religious sentiments and some sections of the people getting offended. Pathaan’s Controversy Boycott Bollywood isn’t just a hashtag but a serious movement. And once again, India and our political leaders are offended. Offended by what? The Saffron Colour. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s starrer film “Pathaan” joined the Boycott Bollywood hashtag after the release of its first song. Apparently, the costume is provocative and the colour…

How easily can people access safe and affordable abortions? A question to be asked after the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court upholding women’s rights to reproductive choices. It will be no help to women unless healthcare improves on the ground. An unmarried woman with a pregnancy crossing 20 weeks was seeking abortion on the grounds of “failure of contraception” in Mumbai. The case was legally complicated because of the reasons provided by the doctors and hospitals for denying the abortion. The important thing to note here, in this case, is the date, i.e., December 2022. After being denied the…

The country needs a minimum of USD 16 Billion to recover from last summer’s devastating flooding that submerged more than one-third of Pakistan, says PM Shehbaz Sharif. UN chief Antonio Guterres urged “massive investments “from the international community. The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan was held in Geneva on January 9 to raise funds for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood-hit Pakistan. The UN chief called it a “climate disaster of monumental scale” that killed more than 1700 people, affected a total of more than 33 million, and pushed back 9 million people to the brink of poverty. The…

“If we are moving ahead as a society if we are making progress, why do we need more jails.””Should we not be, in fact, closing down the existing one”- President Droupadi Murmu. Indian Jail Every year judiciary raises concerns and intervenes from time to time to address this perennial problem. But it has merely been shocked and sought a response without any long-term remedy. For as in, in the wake of Covid 19 Supreme court took suo moto cognizance and asked state governments to reduce congestion. Prisoners were released on temporary bail and parole and later this year were returned…

Majority verdict upholds the Center’s demonetization and does not consider the move unreasonable.” It is not relevant whether the objective was achieved or not,”- says Justice Gavai Majority Verdict Constitution Bench heard over 50 petitions challenging the Center’s 2016 Note Ban. Challenged the legality of demonetization mainly on the grounds of the “Doctrine of proportionality” and the legality of the decision-making process. By a Majority of 4:1, the five-judge bench Supreme Court upholds the validity of the 2016 Modi Government’s decision to demonetize the currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denominations. “Doctrine of proportionality” Modi announced Note Ban…

India’s success story was lauded after it registered massive growth in the ease of doing business index under the leadership of the Modi government. Finally, the government has stepped up and taken charge to improve the rule of law ranking. World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2022 released its ranking -India stood at 77th in 140 Countries. WJP identifies the Rule of Law as “a durable system of laws, institution, norms and community and commitment” ensuring accountable, open, fair government; just law; accessible and impartial justice; respecting and protecting fundamental rights of people. Index measures how the “rule of law”…

India witnessed growing polarization and communal violence with the myriad of human rights violations. Courts passed verdicts and viewed various matters of national importance in 2022. 2022 Recape Contradictory opinions on secularity, freedom of expression Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Hijab Ban. Leading to girls dropping out of school. Supreme Court dismissed the petition to review the Premature release of convicts in communal hate crime of gang rape and murder in the Bilkis Bano Case. Leading to several backlashes across India. In some cases, Court protected the fundamental rights of citizens upholding freedom of speech. Bail was granted…

Elon Musk took over Twitter with the promise to herald a new era of free speech, and since then Twitter is in the news every day. But the real question is how come the richest men become the oligarchs. “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” -Lord Action. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman slammed Elon Musk in his op-ed in the New York Times while sharing his own personal moment of pettiness, illustrating how easily privilege corrupts and breeds a sense of entitlement. How does power corrupt? News tabloids are filled with stories of powerful men accused of a…

Maharashtra Government set up a panel named the Interfaith marriage family coordination committee to monitor and help women in response to the Shraddha Walker Murder Case. Committee’s Task State Minister for Women and Child Development Mangal Prabhat Lodha will be heading the 13-member committee formed by Maharashtra Government. The Panel will collect information on interfaith marriages with the help of district officials to monitor. It will provide consultation and resolve issues between the woman and her estranged family. It will act as a platform for women in interfaith marriages providing consultation and resolving issues. Additionally, will be resolving issues with…