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Forest rangers: Sitting ducks for poachers for too long

Serious concern was expressed by TN Godavarman Thirumulpad, of supreme court regarding the safety and security of forest rangers. Under Article 48A part IV of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the state to protect the forests and wildlife of India.

Rare diseases, and the draft policy to treat them

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced a draft National Policy for Rare Diseases 2020 on the direction of the Delhi High Court in response to a plea filed seeking free treatment of rare diseases.

Green shoots: Kejriwal govt’s tree transplantation policy a first but will it work?

In order to compensate the loss of greenery in the national capital due to development activities, the Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government has notified the Tree Transplantation Policy 2020 according to which a minimum of 80 percent of the trees affected by development activities shall be required

Liquor: A Covid-hit economy’s booster shot for states

New laws to do with alcohol consumption being contemplated by the Delhi government reflect the reality of keeping the state coffers replenished.

West Bengal: Governor versus State government

The long-standing heated exchange between the governor and the TMC government over political issues has caused a constitutional impasse. What lies ahead?

Mobile lending apps: Digital debt traps

In a shocking development, online fraudsters are offering easy loans and using forceful ways to humiliate customers so that they cough up the cash borrowed, leading many to commit suicide in desperation.

Allahabad High Court: Protecting people’s fundamental rights and dignity

The High Court’s verdicts have strengthened the rule of law and reminded the state government about its constitutional duties to protect people’s fundamental rights and dignity.

A New Cadre: Citizen Soldiers

While the move to have people volunteer for a temporary period in the armed and paramilitary forces will help India have reserve personnel, it is too short a time to train them to acceptable standards.

Making virtual courts inclusive by heeding needs of the physically challenged

In order to ensure that virtual courts are friendly to physically challenged lawyers and litigants, Justice DY Chandrachud, chairman of the Supreme Court’s e-Committee, has proffered suggestions to High Courts.

E-Sewa Kendras: Making justice accessible

The centres are designed to provide litigants legal aid and are “one-stop assistance centres” which offer a gamut of services, especially for those deprived of technology.

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