Context: Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision for a secular, democratic India grounded in inclusivity and scientific progress remains a key guiding principle for addressing modern socio-political challenges. Nehru’s Vision for India: Secular, Inclusive Nation: Nehru envisioned India as a secular democracy where all religions coexist peacefully. He emphasized safeguarding citizens’ rights irrespective …

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court overruled the 1967 verdict in the S. Azeez Basha vs. Union of India case, allowing Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to retain its status as a minority institution. This decision clarified key legal aspects about the status and regulation of minority institutions. Key Highlights of the …

Context: The Supreme Court has intervened due to increasing arbitrary demolitions, directing the enforcement of due process through new guidelines to prevent unfair demolitions, especially targeting marginalized communities. What is ‘Bulldozer Justice’? It refers to the use of demolitions as extrajudicial punishments, bypassing legal procedures. Often, this affects individuals or …

Context: The CEO of Niti Aayog recently suggested that India should reconsider its decision not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), especially in light of changing global trade dynamics and new opportunities. Background: In 2019, India decided not to join the RCEP, a trade agreement covering 30% of …