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Criminalization of Politics

In Context Citizens have reconciled to a failed criminal justice system and thus not only do they elect MPs and MLAs with criminal records but also applaud extra judicial killings. Criminalization of Politics  Meaning: It means the participation of criminals in politics. This means that persons with criminal backgrounds contest in the election and get […]

SC ruling on Agnipath scheme

In News The Supreme Court recently dismissed petitions challenging the Delhi High Court judgment which upheld the Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the armed forces. More about the news The petition: The Delhi High Court judgment recently upheld the Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the armed forces. The petitioners were challenging this judgment. Issue: Some […]

India’s Need for Humane Policing

In Context Recently, concern was expressed about the degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country. Issue of inhumane policing The history of policing in many countries is pockmarked by episodes of excesses.  The U.S. is one country which has had far too many instances of police torture.  In contrast, police handling […]

Mode of execution in death penalty cases

In Context Recent proceedings in the Supreme Court have put the spotlight on the mode of execution in death penalty cases.  Death penalty  About: It is the highest degree of punishment that can be awarded to an individual under specified penal law in force. It is a legally backed instrument used by the state to […]

South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

In News The pandemic has put at risk the decade’s progress in building human capital, including the improvements in health, survival rates, school enrollment, and reduced stunting.   About Human Capital Meaning: It consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives, enabling them to realize their potential as productive members of […]

Upholding the validity of the Agnipath Scheme

In News The Delhi High Court recently upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the Armed Forces. More about the news Legality of Agnipath scheme: The Supreme Court had made the Delhi High Court the core forum to examine the question of the legality of the Agnipath […]

India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot

In News Recently, the annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police was held. About the Law and order in India ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India  Role of State Government: It is the primary duty of the State Government to prevent, detect, […]

Prison Reforms

In News Recently, the  Prime Minister suggested prison reforms at the annual police meet in New Delhi. More about the news Prison reforms: The PM recommended Prison reforms to improve jail management and suggested repealing obsolete criminal laws. Police Reforms: He also suggested making the police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies.  […]

Step towards fighting Corruption

In News In a judgment in December 2022 — Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) the Supreme Court came down heavily on corruption among public servants in the country and lowered the bar for the quantum of evidence required to convict persons charged with corruption. On many occasions in the past, the […]

Good Governance for the convenience of people

In News Second “Sushasan Saptah”(Good Governance Week) being observed from December 19-25, 2022. Over 3,100 new government services will be added for online delivery during the five-day good governance week  About Good governance Governance in simple terms means the process of decision-making and its implementation in collective problem situations. The term ‘governance’ had become popular, […]