Polluter Pays Principle
Tort Law
India’s Care Economy
A recent Supreme Court ruling declared denial of Childcare Leave (CCL) to a government employee in Himachal Pradesh as a violation of working women’s constitutional rights. This ruling brings into focus the often overlooked issue of unpaid care work performed disproportionately by women. In India, women shoulder a staggering 84% of the total time devoted to unpaid care work. This colossal burden of invisible, uncompensated, undervalued and […]
Indian Handloom Sector
National Handloom Day, celebrated every year on August 7, holds a special place in India’s cultural and economic calendar. This day is dedicated to honoring the remarkable legacy of the handloom sector and the millions of weavers who have kept the tradition alive through the centuries. Instituted in 2015, National Handloom Day marks the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, a critical […]
Mahad Satyagraha
The Mahad Satyagraha, initiated in 1927 by B.R. Ambedkar, was a landmark movement aimed at challenging caste discrimination in India. This significant protest focused on the right of the Dalit community to access the Chawdar Tank in Mahad, Maharashtra, which had been traditionally denied to them. The Satyagraha symbolized a broader struggle against the oppressive […]
Kinzhal Missile
The Kh-47M2, nicknamed “Kinzhal Missile” (Dagger), is a nuclear-capable, Russian air-launched ballistic missile.It was one of six “next generation” weapons unveiled by Russian President Putin during a speech in March 2018.Features:The Kinzhal can reach speeds of up to Mach 10 (12,350 km/hr).It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads with a payload of up to […]
Commission for Air Quality Management
Commission for Air Quality Management: Revised Fines for Stubble Burning:
Rule of law
Introduction Dicey’s Concept of Rule of Law Supremacy of Law Equality Before Law Predominance of the Legal Spirit Criticism of Dicey’s Concept Rule of Law in India Modern Concept of Rule of Law Exceptions to ‘Rule of Law’ (1) The President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any court […]
Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Initiative
Proposed in: First proposed by Brazil during COP28 (Dubai, 2023) and formally launched at COP30 (Belém, Brazil, 2025). Origin: Aim: Key Features:
I2U2 Initiative
What will be the Significance of I2U2 for India?
Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions in India
Indian democracy draws its strength from grassroots participation, yet a large section of young citizens remains disengaged from local governance bodies like Gram Sabhas. The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative aims to bridge this disconnect by involving students in simulated village governance, thereby transforming civic learning into hands-on democratic practice. Despite these reforms, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) continue to struggle with financial dependency, political interference, social hierarchies, and restricted administrative powers. What are the Key Factors […]