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In view of the recent case against The Wire, discuss the legal provisions regarding defamation in India. What is the case for decriminalization of this offense?

The ongoing defamation case against news website ‘The Wire’, has once again sparked the debate to decriminalize this offence, a demand expressed by the media community from time...

October 22, 2023

It has been observed on many occasions that the Right to freedom of religion often clashes with the right to equality and individual dignity. Discuss in the light of constitutional provisions and recent judicial pronouncements.

Individual dignity is one of the founding principles of our Constitution, finding mention in its preamble. That apart, certain constitutional provision ensures individual dignity: Article 14: equality of...

September 6, 2023

What are the Human Rights issues involved in relation to the arrest of M. Karunanidhi in Tamil Nadu in July 2001?

Due to political reasons, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi was arrested in Tamil Nadu in July, 2001, which created major political issue in the country...

March 5, 2023

What are the terms of reference of the working group constituted to for the revision of the current series of Wholesale Price Index?

The government has constituted a Working Group under the member of Niti Aayog Prof. Ramesh Chand for the revision of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (Base...

February 28, 2023

What are the features of the Emergency Response Support System?

Himachal Pradesh has become the first state to launch pan-India single emergency number ‘112’ under Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Features of the ERSS: ERSS marks the beginning...

February 25, 2023

Why Delhi conducted ground survey on measles?

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Measles has been an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine....

February 24, 2023

What are the reasons behind the increasing number of C-section deliveries?

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) had undertaken a study to examine the viability of the private sector as a partner in providing health services. In the...

February 24, 2023

How has been India's performance in Ease of Doing Business Rankings, 2019?

The ease of doing business rankings are released by the World Bank annually. It is based on the average of 10 sub indices of Starting a business ,Dealing with...

February 23, 2023

Why India lags behind China in the ease of doing business rankings 2019?

India has made an astonishing performance in the ease of doing business rankings 2019 by jumping 23 places India stood at 77th rank in the World Bank’s global...

February 23, 2023

How the patent scenario has evolved in India post National IPR policy 2016 and how Universities are responding to it?

The National IPR policy 2016 has introduced significant changes. The policy has also aided in bringing the structural reforms in the arena of patent administration. Patent administration in...

February 22, 2023

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