Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservation is being debated in India since sometime. The core of the idea is about balancing social justice with substantive equality. Read here to learn more. Reservation in India is not merely a poverty-alleviation programme; it is an instrument of social justice, … [Read more...] about Creamy layer for SC/ST Reservation
Archives for August 2026
Alcohol Prohibition
Bihar’s 2016 alcohol prohibition policy has come under renewed scrutiny following a report showing improved social wellness. Read here to learn more. Bihar’s 2016 prohibition policy has come under renewed scrutiny following the Macro Perspective of Bihar’s Development Achievements, Unfinished … [Read more...] about Alcohol Prohibition
Elephant Corridors in India
Elephant Corridors in India are being threatened by urbanisation and development. The Supreme Court's Push for Landscape-Level Conservation is a step towards protecting the giants’ right to passage. The Supreme Court's recent intervention on elephant corridors reinforces an important principle of … [Read more...] about Elephant Corridors in India
Black Money in Elections
The Supreme Court’s recent observations on black money in elections highlight a fundamental principle of constitutional democracy: elections must reflect the free and informed choice of citizens, not the influence of illicit financial resources. Read here to learn more. The Court has placed … [Read more...] about Black Money in Elections
Bar Council of India (BCI)
The recent controversy involving the NALSAR University of Law 2026 graduating batch has brought renewed attention to the Bar Council of India (BCI)'s statutory powers. Read here to learn more. The Bar Council of India (BCI) is the apex statutory body responsible for regulating the legal … [Read more...] about Bar Council of India (BCI)
India and Pakistan’s Independence Dates
India and Pakistan’s Independence dates are August 15 and August 14, respectively. Why Do India and Pakistan Celebrate Independence on Different Days? India and Pakistan commemorate the end of British colonial rule on two consecutive days, Pakistan on August 14 and India on August 15. The … [Read more...] about India and Pakistan’s Independence Dates
Constitutional limits on arrest
Constitutional Limits on Arrest in India help safeguard personal liberty against arbitrary state power. Read here to learn more. The Supreme Court's decision in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana (2025) reinforces this constitutional philosophy by emphasising that an arrested person must be … [Read more...] about Constitutional limits on arrest
Dirac Medal: Prof Deepak Dhar awarded the 2026 medal
Prof. Deepak Dhar Wins the 2026 Dirac Medal for his Contribution to Statistical Mechanics and Complex Systems. Read here to learn more. India's contribution to theoretical physics received major international recognition, with Prof. Deepak Dhar being awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal by … [Read more...] about Dirac Medal: Prof Deepak Dhar awarded the 2026 medal
Thinning Glaciers of Zanskar
A study has revealed that the Glaciers in the Zanskar Region are thinning. The results serve as a warning for the future of the upper Indus basin. Read here to learn more. The Himalayan cryosphere is one of the most important natural water reservoirs in Asia. Glaciers and snowfields store … [Read more...] about Thinning Glaciers of Zanskar
Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026
Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 aims to reimagine India’s Tribunal System for Independent and Efficient Justice. Read here to learn more. The Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha by voice vote amid opposition protests, seeks to fundamentally restructure the institutional framework … [Read more...] about Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026
