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The Contentious Debate: A Look at the Constituent Assembly’s Discussion on Uniform Civil Code The Indian Constitution, a document that has shaped the nation’s legal and social landscape, is a testament to the vision and foresight of its framers. One of the most debated and contentious issues during the Constituent Assembly’s deliberations was the Uniform … Read more
Dr. Ambedkar and constitution Due to his seminal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is popularly known all over India as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His efforts to eradicate social evils were remarkable and that is why he is called the “messiah” of the Dalits … Read more
The Central Information Commission: Championing Transparency and Accountability in India The Central Information Commission (CIC), established in 2005, stands as a cornerstone of India’s Right to Information (RTI) regime. It acts as a watchdog, ensuring the effective implementation of the RTI Act and empowering citizens to hold the government accountable. This article delves into the … Read more
Sri Aurobindo The criterion of social development, according to most of the Western social philosophers, is the moral progress in the individuals and Society. Thus ethics has been considered as the most potent method of social development. This contention, to be fully verified and examined, requires a two-fold inquiry. First, what is that standard of … Read more
Essence of Ethics Ethics comes from Greek word “ethos” means character, habit, culture, ways of behaviour etc. Ethics is also called “moral philosophy”. The word “moral” comes from Latin word “mores” which signifies customs, character, behaviour, etc. Thus ethics may be defined as the systematic study of human actions from the point … Read more
Pro-Democracy protests in Thailand Introduction Thousands of young people in Thailand are defying the authorities by gathering in the streets and calling for change in some of the biggest pro-democracy protests the country has seen in years. An emergency decree banning such rallies was issued by the government in an attempt to clamp down on … Read more
DDue to his seminal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is popularly known all over India as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His efforts to eradicate social evils were remarkable and that is why he is called the “messiah” of the Dalits and downtrodden in India. Dr Ambedkar … Read more
Right To Information is a fundamental right of any citizen of India to know what is happening with the government. Every individual has the freedom to seek any government related information through this RTI act 2005. The Right to information act (2005) is one of the key legislation enacted by the Parliament which … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Freedom of Movement: A Global Perspective Freedom of movement, the ability to travel and reside freely within and across borders, is a fundamental human right enshrined in international law. It underpins individual autonomy, economic opportunity, and social progress. However, the reality of freedom of movement is complex and often fraught with … Read more
The Right to Speak: A Deep Dive into Article 19(1)(a) and the Complexities of Freedom of Speech and Expression Freedom of speech and expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing individuals to freely voice their opinions, share information, and engage in public discourse. This fundamental right, enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Universal Declaration … Read more