The narrative of development and populism Context: Recent political developments in India underscore the significance of balancing development and populism in the lead-up to elections. The Prime Minister’s announcement of substantial investments in Madhya Pradesh and the Opposition party’s promises in Telangana reveal a recurring […]
Criminal law Bills and a hollow decolonization Context: With the introduction of Three Criminal Law Bills and the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law in 2020, there was an anticipation that these Bills would eventually show the path towards the decolonization of Indian criminal law. […]
A time to articulate new constitutional ideas for India. Context: The Indian government has undertaken a mission to decolonize the country. This endeavor has witnessed the replacement of iconic buildings and a shift towards using the name “Bharat” alongside “India.” As the nation undergoes these […]
An ageing India needs age-responsive TB care Context: India is seeing a demographic shift with an increasing proportion of elderly citizens which by default attributes to advancements in healthcare and extended lifespan demands. By 2030, it is estimated that 12.5% of India’s population will be […]
India’s statistical performance on the global stage Context: The World Bank’s Statistical Performance Indicators (SPI) placed India 67th among 174 countries in 2019. This evaluation highlights both India’s strengths and areas needing improvement in SPI. This article emphasizes the significance of SPI assessment for global […]
Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review Context: The recent G-20 Declaration has upheld the importance of reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ensuring a functional dispute settlement system by 2024. Background: The WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism has faced challenges since 2019, primarily due […]
Extended exclusion Context: The state of Manipur is poised to extend the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for an additional six months, encompassing the hill areas, effective from October. Recent violent ethnic strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities complicates matters. […]
From women’s reservation to gender equality Context: Recently, Parliament took a historic step by passing the women’s reservation Bill, earmarking one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies for women. This significant move addresses the glaring gender disparity in India’s political representation, where […]
A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India Context: In a surprising turn of events, Illavarasan, a young resident of Tamil Nadu, found himself entangled in a legal conundrum regarding his Suyamariyathai marriage. This unique form of marriage, legitimized under the Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu […]
Nurturing India’s Aging Population Context: The United Nations Population Fund’s India Ageing Report 2023 shows that the elderly population, those aged 60 and above, is set to double from 10.5% (14.9 crore) as of July 1, 2022, to a staggering 20.8% (34.7 crore) by 2050. […]