How Emergency Provisions Impact Centre-State Relations Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The recent surge in violence in Manipur has reignited the debate on Centre-State relations, particularly the use of emergency provisions by the Centre. The situation has raised questions about the implementation of Articles 355 and 356 of the Constitution, […]
Progress and Challenges: Legal Rights and Entitlements for Queer Couples in India Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in the News A recent Finance Ministry advisory, along with a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular, has taken a small but significant step towards easing some of the difficulties faced by queer couples in India. […]
Rights groups slam Centre over delay in filling NHRC posts Sub: Polity Sec: National Body Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has not had a full-time chairperson since June and has only one member to fill five positions. Human rights groups are warning that the delay in filling vacant posts will hurt […]