The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) provides a legal framework, although it is not legally binding. It is a system of standard laws governing inheritance, marriage, adoption, succession, and divorce that apply to all citizens, regardless of religion, community, race, gender, or caste. The Indian constitution establishes the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as guiding principles for …
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The Supreme Court’s Collegium System is led by the Chief Justice of India and includes four other senior justices. The current Chief Justice and two other senior judges lead a High Court collegium on the court. Higher-level judges are recruited solely through the collegium system, with the government having no participation after the collegium has …
The CAA was approved to confer Indian citizenship to unauthorized immigrants who entered India on or before December 31, 2014. The Act was enacted for the immigration of six different religions from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. Any individual who has resided in India for the last 12 …
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The Blue Economy is a new concept that advocates for the sustainable use, innovation, and stewardship of our ocean and its valuable ‘blue’ resources. In the classic ‘business-as-usual’ strategy, governments have historically expanded their ocean-based economies by exploiting maritime and marine resources such as shipping, commercial fishing, and oil, gas, and mineral extraction. However, the …
Real estate is becoming a bigger business in India, and as a result, legal issues are arising. It is necessary to establish a special tribunal and jurisdiction over these matters. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was passed. According to the RERA Act, each state must appoint a Regulatory Authority. The term RERA …
Significant milestones in the evolution of international criminal justice have occurred throughout history. International criminal justice has changed throughout time, from the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials after World War II to the founding of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Republic of Rwanda (ICTR). These …
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Women and girls everywhere must have equal rights and opportunities, as well as the ability to live without violence or prejudice. Women’s equality and empowerment is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, but it is also essential to other aspects of inclusive and sustainable development. In short, Goal 5 is critical to achieving all …
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India’s judiciary, particularly the higher judiciary, plays a crucial role in upholding the federal principle, interpreting laws, testing their validity, and protecting citizens’ fundamental rights. The Supreme Court is the highest court established under the Constitution. The court is responsible for maintaining federal principles, validating laws and executive actions, and enforcing people’s fundamental rights. In …
The frequency of mental health concerns is increasing worldwide, owing mostly to demographic shifts. Mental health illnesses and substance use disorders have increased by 13% during the last decade, up to 2017. Depression is the most common cause of disability worldwide. Mental health issues, especially drinking, are prominent among the top 10 causes of disability …
In a federal state, governance is constitutionally divided between the central, state, and provincial governments, each of which operates within its realm. The Indian Constitution establishes a federal structure of governance with a significant preference for the center. Federalism can be executive, cooperative, collaborative, or competitive. While cooperative federalism is a constitutional principle, many argue …
