Category Governance and Law

Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, 2025 – Envisioning a business friendly future 

In a bid to create a comfortable and friendly environment for doing business, Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 has been introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 speech. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while addressing a post-Budget webinar via video conferencing on “Regulatory, Investment and EODB (Ease of doing business) reforms”, stated that the government is committed to the simplification of regulatory processes and introduced the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 legal provisions which are outdated to achieve greater ease of doing business in the country.

National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), 2014:Framework, Implementation and Future Directions

The Government of India revised its National Urban Transport Policy in 2014 to create sustainable urban transport solutions after following the essential structure from its 2006 version.

Exploring Decentralized Governance and Blockchain’s Role in India’s Bureaucratic Trust Crisis

India lacks a specific national policy on blockchain for governance, complicating the path forward. This article explores the potential for integrating blockchain into existing e-governance frameworks, drawing on state-level initiatives and global best practices, to propose a policy update that addresses this trust deficit.

Remembering Ambedkar: His enduring vision and India’s constitutional journey

The ideas and ideals of Babasaheb, whose birth anniversary is today, on April 14, still guide and motivate us. But there’s another special date to remember — January 26, the day we adopted the Constitution in 1950. This year, our Constitution turned 75. Whenever we find ourselves at the crossroads of a constitutional dilemma, we find ourselves turning to the Constituent Assembly debates and the words of Babasaheb, hoping that they will guide us in resolving not only our constitutional quandary but also our moral and social ones.

Quest for Justice Right to Compensation for Dalit Rape Victim-Survivors

Dalit women face multiple layers of discrimination and barriers when attempting to participate in the criminal justice system. The police and judiciary, which should safeguard vulnerable communities, regularly become structures through which violence against Dalit women is perpetuated. Police often refuse to register FIRs or delay filing charge sheets; cases are
frequently dismissed as closed or false. Arrests of the accused are sporadic, with FIRs only filed after protests and activism, while Dalit women face threats from the dominant caste community, as well as police, judiciary, and public prosecutors.

Overseas Citizenship of India: Navigating the Indian Diaspora

The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. OCI is an immigration status authorising a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in India indefinitely. However, it does not grant the same rights and privileges as those of Indian citizens. The Indian Constitution does not provide for dual citizenship, i.e. holding citizenship of two or more countries at the same time. Therefore, OCI acts as an alternative for many foreign citizens of Indian origin.

National Maritime Day- 5th April

National Maritime Day is observed annually on April 5th in India to commemorate the historic voyage of SS Loyalty in 1919, marking the country's entry into international shipping. This momentous event laid the foundation for India’s self-reliance in maritime trade, challenging colonial dominance over sea routes. Established in 1964, the day recognizes the contributions of the maritime sector to India’s economy, raises awareness about emerging challenges, and highlights growth opportunities.

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