Is India a (Majoritarian) Democracy? – A Socio-Legal Analysis
Majoritarian Democracy refers to the democracy that is based upon the majority of society’s citizens. It is the traditional form of democracy that is used as a political system in many countries. In ‘majoritarianism’, a majority of…
Does Anti-Defection Law require stricter implementation?
In a country that is thriving in politics, corruption has become almost synonymous with the system. Hence, it is imperative to constantly explore options as to how this corruption can be subdued and battled. Political corruption happens…
Crippling Majoritarianism and Political Polarisation – An Analysis
It is impossible to make a case on the positive outcomes of sectarianism or majoritarianism politics, albeit the argument on “democratically elected mandate of the people” makes for an impenetrable defense. After the accession to power by…
Atmanirbhar Bharat in a COVID ridden World.
In the wake of destruction spread across the world spearheaded by COVID-19, we have seen countries that were considered to be superpowers render powerless as their administrative, judicial, and financial systems fall apart. In the period of…
Media – Fourth Pillar of Democracy or a Pet Dog of TRP?
Do you know which hospital Amitabh Bachchan was taken to or what color of clothes he was wearing when he tested positive for COVID-19? Do you also know what drugs Deepika Padukone and other Bollywood actresses were…
Hung Parliament – A Democracy without Majority
The word ‘Hung Parliament’ comprises of two words, ‘Hung’ the past tense of the word hang which primarily means something which is suspended from above and dangles free in the lower region, and ‘Parliament’ the legislative body…
Selective Outrage – Fifty Shades of Pseudo Liberalism
The huge outrage over the death of a 19-year-old, Dalit, U.P girl who was raped and then murdered reminded me of an incident that happened mere 3 months ago where a Brahmin girl (16 years) of Rajasthan…
Police Brutality and Encounters – Condemnation of the Criminal Justice System
The police forces have always been an institution trusted to follow the legal system and help enforce it. They have traditionally created a sense of confidence in the citizens of the country, maintaining security and protecting everyone…
Uniform Civil Code
The term secularism holds basic esteem among the individuals of India. The concept of faith has continuously been used as a methodology by the authorities and forums in conjunction with their governing bodies. Uniform Civil Code places…
Ram Janmabhoomi – The Dispute of India’s Secularism
राम नाम तिहुं लोक मे सकल रहा भरपूरजो जाने तिही निकट है, अनजाने तिही दूर। The name of Ram is all-pervasive in the three worlds one who knows is near but the ignorant is very far from…
How is China brainwashing Nepal to corner India?
In recent times, the political changes taking place around the world have created quite a hullabaloo, as the pandemic has become a tool in the hands of governments all over. It is also evident that many of…
Elections and Democracy in India
As it is said, that Elections are the nuts and bolts of the largest democracy in the world. Democracy and elections are two faces of the same coin. As we all know and we have been studying…
Coalition Politics in India
You win by working hard, making tough decisions, and building coalitions. John Engler The coalition politics is not a new concept in India and its existence has always and continues to trigger the tons of political parties…
Citizenship Amendment Act – Need of the Hour?
On the 11th of December 2019, the government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) introduced the fifth amendment to the Citizenship Act. From the very get-go, this amendment has been in the eye of the storm.…
National Register of Citizens – Need of the Hour?
NRC stands for the National Register of Citizens (it is for the record of all the genuine Indian citizens residing in the state of Assam). It is a register of all Indian citizens whose creation is mandated…
