Relevance: The New Delhi government recently granted sanction for the prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in a pending sedition case. The law provides that for prosecution under certain offences, a prior sanction from the government would be required. Pointers: The requirement of prior sanction by the government is a vital procedural safeguard against frivolous prosecution. A … Continue reading Prior Sanction for Prosecution
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Nautical Narratives of India
In the midst of the third largest ocean in the world, India's location is in many ways her destiny. India's maritime link with other countries spans over 3000 years of human civilisation. Fantastic tales and gut-wrenching stories of wars and voyages have been scripted by sailors and soldiers in search of India. Today, as India … Continue reading Nautical Narratives of India
Amendments to Essential Commodities Act
Amendments to the ECA, reforms in agricultural marketing and risk mitigation through predictable prices will empower farmers, strengthen agri-food processing linkages and enable demand-driven value added agriculture. The reforms will encourage investments in food processing and together with the infrastructure outlays will contribute in shaping a competitive agri value chain, reduce wastages and raise farmer … Continue reading Amendments to Essential Commodities Act
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