The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 has come into force on January 15, 2016. It replaces the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. Background The first proper intervention by the government of India in justice for children was via the National Children’s Act, 1960. This act was replaced later with Juvenile Justice Act, […]
In December 2016, the Supreme Court has ordered cinema halls to mandatorily play the national anthem before every screening and all those present in cinema halls have to “stand up to show respect.” This judgement says that such practice would instil a feeling of committed patriotism and nationalism; and should be seen as an opportunity […]
India enacted Biological Diversity Act in 2002 for giving effect to the provisions of the CBD. Objective of this act is to regulate the access to genetic resources and protection of biodiversity. This act provides for establishment of statutory bodies such as National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards, National and State Biodiversity Funds, Biodiversity Management […]