SC Strikes Down Maharashtra’s Methanol Rules: The Supreme Court of India recently struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972, which mandated the addition of colourants and bitterants to industrial methanol. The Court ruled that these provisions are unconstitutional and fail the Doctrine of Proportionality. Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972: Methanol (Methyl […]
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Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka: The Karnataka government has granted Tulu the status of the second additional administrative language in the State. The status will apply specifically to the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, where Tulu is widely spoken. The government will allocate Rs 82 lakh annually for translation, training […]
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, tightening norms on dark patterns, search manipulation, price transparency and grievance redressal from January 1, 2027.A regulatory update notified under the statutory framework of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, amending the primary Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) […]
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment appointed Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana as Chairperson, Shri Kaishab Bihari as Vice-Chairperson, and three Members to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK).These appointments are effective until March 31, 2028, completing the tenure of the present 10th Commission. A non-statutory body […]
What is Article 142 of the Constitution?
What is Article 142 of the Constitution? The Supreme Court of India invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across various states against participants of the nationwide examination protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Court’s order gave legal force to a […]
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap Nearly a decade after the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the discourse around disability rights remains largely confined to basic early education and accessible infrastructure. Ground reports from Keralam expose a critical, unaddressed policy blind spot: the severe systemic vacuum […]
The Permanent Court of Arbitration
The Permanent Court of Arbitration: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) remains in force and restricted certain works on the Ratle Hydroelectric Project.India rejected the ruling, calling the arbitration illegally constituted and its decision null and void.The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to […]
Supreme Court on Electoral Black Money
Supreme Court on Electoral Black Money: The Supreme Court observed that removing the influence of black money from elections is a responsibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Court held that the use of ill-gotten money can distort the free choice of voters and undermine democracy, rule of law and the electoral process. […]
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Parliament to establish a uniform, Centre-directed fiscal framework for mining and restrict state-level taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: The MMDR […]
Grievance Appellate Committee
Grievance Appellate Committee: Google informed the Delhi High Court that it had withheld Dhruv Rathee’s YouTube video in India pursuant to an order of the Centre’s Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC), while the issue of a global blocking order remains pending before a Division Bench of the High Court. Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) is an […]
