CrPC amendments come into force

The amendments made to the Code of Criminal Procedure last year will come into force on the 23rd of June, 2006. This will see the release of thousands of undertrials languishing in prisons.

Ban on Da Vinci Code unconstitutional

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down the Andhra government's ban on the film 'Da Vinci Code' as violative of the constitutional right to freedom of speech.

India should join UN human rights committees

This article calls upon India to subject itself to greater scrutiny by international human rights committees.

Non-implementation of NREG

A worker paid ridiculously low wage under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme has approached the High Court.

Free Speech and Da Vinci Code

This article criticises the state bans on Da Vinci Code as violation of the right to free speech enshrined in the Constitution.

Legalisation of euthanasia?

Government is considering legalising euthanasia.

Repeal Official Secrets Act

The Second Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended the repeal of the Official Secrets Act and a stronger and independent Information Commission.

Representation in media

National media is overwhelmingly controlled by hindu upper caste men.

Gender equality in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dispensed with the `valid till marriage' clause in the Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), thus bringing the women of the State on a par with men. Earlier, the PRC was valid only till marriage for women whereas there was no such condition for men.