Rights of Parents

The Cabinet has approved of a Bill to oblige children to take care of their parents.

Temples under RTI

Temples in Goa will be covered by the Right to Information Act.

Diversity index

A Ministry of Human Resources Committee has recommended that the University Grants Commission must evolve a diversity index and tie grants to universities depending on their ranking on this index.

Scrap SEZ Act

Several civil society groups have demanded a repeal of the Special Economic Zones Act on the ground that it violates the right to livelihood.

Law mulled to ban ragging

The Raghavan Committee is mulling a uniform law to ban ragging in educational institutions. The committee, formed under directions from the Supreme Court, is still to finalise its recommendations.

SC clarifies anti-defection law

The Supreme Court disqualified the defected MLAs in the UP legislature in a judgment clarifying the application of the anti-defection law.

SLP jurisdiction limited

The SC has clarified that its Special Leave Jurisdiction under Article 136 is discretionary and is available in very limited cases.

Periyar party promotes 'love-marriages'

In contrast to the annual vandalism organised by the VHP, the PDK has decided to celebrate Valentine's Day by honouring inter-caste couples.

Another honour killing

A couple was chopped to pieces because the caste panchayat did not approve of their relationship.

Sharia Bill

The Jammu and Kashmir legislature has passed a Bill enforcing sharia law in the state in civil matters.

Administrative Reforms Commission Report

The Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended the creation of a Rashtriya Lok Ayukta to ensure accountability in government. It has also recommended a law to protect whistle blowers.

Police Reforms - States up in arms

This article criticises the negative response of most state governments to the progressive measures of police reforms ordered by the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the Union government is planning to bring a model Police Act in the next Parliamentary Session, which will be applicable only to Union Territories.