Month: June 2023

In this blog, I will try to explore the process and considerations involved in removing a State Election Commissioner, a vital role responsible for overseeing elections at the state level. Valid grounds for removal include misconduct, bias, or incapacity that affects their ability to perform duties impartially. The removal process begins with a complaint, followed…

Biodiversity, the remarkable variety of life on Earth, plays a critical role in shaping the functioning and resilience of ecosystems. It encompasses the incredible array of species, their genetic diversity, and the multitude of habitats they inhabit. Biodiversity is not only a source of wonder and beauty, but it is also vital for human well-being…

The Supreme Court has approved the deployment of central forces for the upcoming panchayat polls in West Bengal. The court dismissed the petitions filed by the state government and the state election commission (SEC) against a Calcutta high court order in this regard. The court observed that “conduct of elections cannot be a license to…

The northeastern state of Manipur has been rocked by violence since May 2023, following a tribal protest demonstration against the proposed inclusion of the non-tribal Meitei community into a special category of people who are eligible for certain benefits and opportunities. The clashes have resulted in the deaths of at least 54 people and the…

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposal in India to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens which apply on all citizens equally regardless of their religion, gender and sexual orientation. Currently, personal laws of various communities are governed by their religious scriptures. Implementation of a uniform civil code across the nation is one…

The Coromandel Express is a popular passenger train that travels between Chennai and Howrah in India. On June 3, 2023, the train was involved in a devastating collision with a stationary goods train near the Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore district, Odisha. The accident resulted in the deaths of at least 288 people and over…

A powerful storm named Biparjay wreaked havoc across India on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm, which made landfall in the Bay of Bengal on Thursday night, brought heavy rains, high winds, and flooding to several states. The worst affected state was West Bengal, where the storm caused widespread damage.…