The Bill introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament has sparked a heated debate and a deadlock. The stand-off has highlighted the limits and pitfalls of legislative initiative in minorities religious affairs
Assam has become the latest state to introduce a Bill aimed at eliminating magical healing practices, with provisions for imprisonment and fine. A vigilance officer has also been appointed to enforce this
The Bill is meant to tackle the widespread malaise of exam leaks and imposes a 10-year-jail term and a fine up to Rs 1 crore. But will this curb the malpractice in a country where there are so few jobs?