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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A CASH SCANDAL has rocked the Delhi High Court after an alleged fire at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma reportedly uncovered a large stash of cash, estimated by some to be as high as ₹50 crore. At this point, it is worth trying to understand whether this case represents an exception or something more endemic to the Indian judiciary.
There are four distinct possibilities regarding the source of the cash allegedly found at Justice Varma’s residence. Irrespective of whether it belongs to him or not, the implications on the common litigant’s trust over the judicial system are serious. India’s black economy, a complex enmeshment of political and corporate actors, has manifested itself through this scandal of our times.