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Secularism In India: Following Constitution In True Sense

Pooja YadavJuly 12, 20220

India could be a great country filled with diversities of several types. People profession different religions and have different modes of worship, speak different languages, wear different dressed, and have different eating habits board it. But in spite of this fascinating diversity, there certainly runs through them an explicit thread of unity. This unity in diversity is clear to any intelligent observer in every nook and corner of the country. When India became independent, our leaders decided to stay to the concept of secularism as enshrined within the traditions of true Indian culture. Secularism means non-interference within the religious affairs of any community and equal respect for all religions. Under the Constitution of India, everybody is absolved to practice the faith o...

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Judiciary Only Accountable To Constitution: CJI Ramana

Arpita SarkarJuly 4, 20220

Social workers and journalists are being arrested in one case after another. Opposition groups called for a boycott of the Narendra Modi government. Now the country's judiciary can give some relief to the various camps. Standing on American soil in this situation, Chief Justice NV Ramana said that the judiciary has responsibility only toward the Constitution. Chief Justice Ramana was received today at an event in San Francisco by American citizens of Indian descent. "We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our independence," Ramna said on the occasion. The age of the Republic of India is 72. Different institutions have been given different roles and responsibilities in our constitution. Sadly, we are not aware of them." According to the Chief Justice, “the ruling party thinks that...

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Sedition Law: A Look Back At Colonial Mechanism To Probe Reasons For Its Existence

Snehashish RoyMay 12, 20220

The Supreme Court, on May 11, directed the Centre and states to put a hold on all pending appeals, trials and proceedings on sedition cases those were charged under the Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The order keeps all the cases in abeyance till the Centre keeps its promise to re-examine and reconsider the provision. What entails Section 124A of IPC? According to the sedition law, “Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added…” The law explains the term "dissatisfaction" as feelings of enmity...

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Women Representation Decreasing In Parliament: CEC Chandra Expresses Concern

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 26, 20220

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra on Saturday lamented the lack of representation of women in Parliament, saying there has been an increase in the number of women participating in the election process in recent years. He also expressed his concern over the time that is wasted in parliament due to disruptions and called it wrong for democracy. Chandra had arrived at an event in Delhi to present the Sansad Ratna Award. While addressing the program, he said that there were 15 women MPs in the first Lok Sabha and there are 78 women in the 17th Lok Sabha. He said progress has been made, but improvements are still needed. "We need to make our Parliament very inclusive," he said. Chandra also said that our Constitution of India guarantees one-third reservation for women in lo...

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Karnataka Hijab Row: Verdict Of Court Questions Essence Of Article 25, Says Experts

Pooja YadavFebruary 25, 20220

One of the eccentricities of the continued hijab ban case is how a secular court has got to decide whether wearing a hijab is remitted by Islam. One cannot fault the Karnataka tribunal to some extent, because it is just following the ‘Essential Religious Practices Test’ laid down by the Supreme Court of India. Courts use this test to see whether a practice is crucial to the faith, so as to determine if such practice is ought to have protection under Article 25 of the constitution, which guarantees the liberty of faith. While scholars have highlighted the inconsistency of the precedents governing this test moreover because of the inappropriateness for a secular court to interpret religion, shall elaborate on why the courts or maybe the state, lack the competence to work out if a pr...