indian polity

Charter Act of 1853, History, Objective, Feature and Provision

The Charter Act of 1853 was an important legislative reform enacted by the British Parliament, which profoundly influenced the administration of British India. It was the final Charter Act relating to the East India Company and brought in progressive changes in the administration. The act formed the basis of the modern Indian legislative system and marked the start of the end of the Company's rule. Here in this article, we will discuss the History, Objectives, Features, and Provisions of...

National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)

Context: The discovery of bundles of currency notes at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma has reignited the debate on judicial appointments. National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Background The collegium system for judicial appointments in India...

Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025

Context: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, released by MeitY in January under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has faced several criticisms. Criticisms of the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 Appointment of DPB Members:...

Bulldozer Justice, Issues and Justifications

Context: In recent years there has been an increasing trend of state governments using bulldozers to demolish properties without due process popularly known as ‘Bulldozer Justice’. Recent Instances Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished an “unauthorised” shed linked to comedian Kunal...

Collegium System, Meaning, Appointment, Evolution and Criticism

The Collegium System is a unique mechanism for appointing and transferring judges in India. It is a system where the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the four senior judges of the Supreme Court decide on judicial appointments and transfers....

National Party in India, Eligibility and Advantages

About National Party ECI registers various political outfits and recognizes them as national and state or regional parties on the basis of their performance in the elections. It reviews the poll performance of recognized parties after every State Assembly election...

Section 79 of IT Act: X’s Challenge Against Govt’s Use of IT Act Section 79(3)(b)

Context: Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has challenged the Indian government’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000 to moderate and remove content on social media. What is Section 79 of IT Act? Section 79 of the Information...

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, Proposed Reforms and Challenges

Context: The recently announced Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 at the Union government level aims to simplify and humanize India's legal framework. Jan Vishwas Bill: State of India's Legislative Framework Legislative Data (Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy Report) The Vidhi Centre...

Zonal Councils of India, Objectives, Composition and Functions

Zonal Councils Zonal councils are Indian government bodies that help with development and coordination among states. They monitor various policies and programs in states and make suggestions for better growth. India has five zones, and each state belongs to one...

List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka and their Tenure

The Chief Minister of Karnataka is the executive head of the state government, responsible for governance, policy implementation, and administration. Since its formation, Karnataka has seen dynamic leadership that has shaped the state's development across sectors such as education, infrastructure,...