world news Reserved On 06.03.202 vs State Of J&K And Ors on 19 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey. Whether approved for reporting: YES/No Judgment 1. Impugned in this Heabus Corpus petition with a prayer for quashment thereof is the detention order no. 141/DMB/PSA/2019 dated 30.03.2019, purporting to have been passed by District Magistrate Baramulla, whereunder detenu namely Firdous Ahmad Wani s/o Late Ghulam Mohammad Wani R/o Mohalla Bazar Seri Warpora, Pattan District Baramulla, is under detention. 2. Grounds pleaded in support of prayer are that after having been quashed the earlier detention order no. 66/DMB/PSA/2018 dated 20th August 2018, the detenu was again detained in terms of the detention order impugned in this petition on the so called "dossier" placed before respondent no.2, on the same and similar grounds. It is submitted that his further detention was necessary to prevent him from indulging in activities prejudicial to the maintenance of the security of the State and national law, accordingly while in police custody he was ordered to be detained in preventive custody vide impugned detention order passed by District Magistrate, Baramulla. The earlier detention order was challenged in H.C. Petition No. 239/2018 which was allowed vide judgment dated 11th Dec. 2018, but instead of releasing him from custody, the detaining authority again passed the detention order impugned in the instant petition. During arguments the learned counsel has further elucidated the contents of petition with reference to annexures placed on record, and contended that neither the detention in question was legal nor were grounds HCP no155/2019 1|Page 2 thereof duly communicated to the detenu even though quite vague and unfounded. Full Article
world news Suo Moto Action vs Ms Nuzhat Gul on 20 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 In terms of order passed on 13th March, 2020, the Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Srinagar, has submitted his own affidavit and those of his accompanying staff namely Gulzar Ahmad Shah (Nazir), Irfan Ahmad Ganai, (Driver); Ali Khan (S.I), Ghulam Mohammad (SgCT), Tariq Ahmad (Constable), Mohammad Younis (SgCT). The affidavits so filed are taken on record. Copy of the affidavits along with the report of the Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic), Srinagar, be furnished to the respondent for her response to be filed by or before the next date of hearing with copy in advance to Mr. N. H. Shah, learned Sr. AAG. List on 15th April, 2020. CM NO. 1853/2020 By this application, the applicant/ respondent is praying for providing her the copy of the application and other relevant documents for enabling her to file reply. Full Article
world news Mian Abdul Qayoom vs Union Territory Of Jk And Others on 20 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Permission is granted and the objections as also the report submitted by Mr T. M. Shamsi, ASGI, is taken on record. Perusal of the communication supra reveals that the detenue, on reference to Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Hospital on 3rd March, 2020, for medical examination, has been informed about constitution of Medical Board in terms of letter No. M.22- 9/Medical Board/ 2020-ESTT (H) dated 13.03.2020. The Medical Superintendent has, however, reported that at present the general condition and vitals of the inmate are stable and satisfactory. The communication further reveals that the detenue will be sent to the Medical Board as and when called by it. Let Mr B. A. Dar, learned Sr. AAG, keep the detention records available on the next date of hearing. Full Article
world news Reserved On March 19Th 202 vs State Of J&K And Ors on 20 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey. Whether approved for reporting: YES/No Judgment Through the instant petition, petitioner father of detenu seeks quashment of detention order bearing no. DMS/PSA/81/2019 dated 16.08.2019, passed by District Magistrate Srinagar, whereby the detenu namely Tufail Ahmad Zaldar S/o Mohammad Shafi Zaldar R/o Ranger Stop Zaldar Mohalla, Saidakadal, Srinagar, is under detention. 2. In the dossier it is alleged that the detenu is involved in anti- national activities, disturbing the public tranquility and peace in the area of Saidakadal and its adjacent areas. It is submitted that the detenu was found indulging in disturvbing the maintenance of public order by way of resorting to stone pelting. It is submitted that the detenu is a constant threat to the security of the State. It is submitted that the detenu was arrested in cases FIR no. 70/2019 u/s 307, 147 RPC and FIR 47/2019 u/s 147, 148, 336 RPC registered at Police Station Nigeen. Therefore, on these allegations he was slapped under Public Safety Act, 1978. Full Article
world news Soma Sundar vs The State on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML To 1. The II Additional District and Sessions Judge (Special Court for PCR Cases), Tirunelveli. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tirunelveli Rural, Tirunelveli District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Manur Police Station, Tirunelveli District. Full Article
world news Muthupandi vs The Deputy Superintendent Of ... on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML To 1.The Third Additional District Judge (Special Court for PCR Cases), Madurai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur Range, Madurai District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Allanganallur Police Station, Madurai District. Full Article
world news V.Saravanan vs The Deputy Superintendent Of ... on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML To 1.The Additional Sessions Judge for PCR Cases, Thirunelveli. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Srivaikundam Circle, Thoothukudi District. 2/4 http://www.judis.nic.in CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5122 of 2020 3.The Inspector of Police, Alwarthirunagiri Police Station, Thoothukudi District. Full Article
world news Udaiyappan vs The Deputy Superintendent Of ... on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML 2/4 http://www.judis.nic.in CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5102 of 2020 To 1.The District Sessions Judge (Special Judge for P.C.R. Cases), Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. Full Article
world news Salai Sathagamani vs The Deputy Superintendent Of ... on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML To 1.The Principal Sessions Judge -cum- PCR Court, Pudukkottai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District. 2/4 http://www.judis.nic.in CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5135 of 2020 3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vellanoor Police Station, Pudukkottai District. Full Article
world news M.Karmegam vs The State Of Tamil Nadu on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed. 24.03.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No SML To 1.The Third Additional District Judge / PCR Court, Madurai. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, State of Tamil Nadu, Melur, Madurai District. 2/4 http://www.judis.nic.in CRL.O.P.(MD)No.5163 of 2020 3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Melavalavu Police Station, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. Full Article
world news R.Muthuramalingam vs The Management Of Tamil Nadu on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2.Since the petitioner, who is the retired employee of the Transport Corporation, claims to have not been paid with the surrender leave salary of 24.5 days for the period from 2011 to 2019, the present writ petition has been filed seeking for direction in that regard. 3.The petitioner would submit that he has already made a representation dated 03.03.2020 in this regard, which is said to be pending. If the said representation is directed to be disposed of within stipulated time, the ends of justice could be secured. Full Article
world news M/S.Cochin Air Cargo Clearing ... vs The Commissioner Of Customs on 24 March, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. The petitioners herein are the agent of M/s.Cochin Air Cargo Customs Clearing Agent (Shipping clearing and Freight Forwarding Agent) is licensed Customs Brokerage Company Lic No.1/2012, having office near at International Airport, Shanmugam, Trivandram, Kerala. 3. During the course of the business, the petitioners' concern got an order for shipment of “Air inlet automobile spare parts” from a new customer named 'Swiss Global' having office at New Delhi and after receiving KYC form, GST No., certificate of import export code, proprietor PAN and Aadhar card, accepted the shipment through Tiruchirappalli Airport. After getting shipment bills number from the exporter, the petitioners received the goods at Trichy Airport and the same has been sent for customs clearance on 09.06.2019. but, the second respondent did not give customs clearance due to non availability of E-way bill. After getting E-way bill from the exporter, the petitioners sent the same to the second respondent. But the second respondent detained the goods on 10.06.2019. Full Article
world news S.Sakthi Murugan vs The State Rep. By on 20 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.The case was registered against the appellant for the offences under Section 294(b) IPC r/w Section 3(1)(r)(s) of SC/ST Act, 1989 in Crime No. 49 of 2015. After filing of charge sheet, the case has been numbered as Spl.S.C.No.17 of 2016 on the file of the Special Court for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Sessions Judge(Full Additional Charge), Sivagangai. After framing of charges, trial commenced and during the pendency of the trial, the appellant did not appear before the trial court and due to non appearance of the appellant Non Bailable Warrant was issued on 18.04.2018 and the appellant was remanded on 21.09.2019. It is stated that except the Investigation Officer, all the witnesses were examined. Full Article
world news Balamurugan vs The State Rep. By on 20 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.The case was registered against the appellant for the offences under Sections 342, 307 IPC and Section 3(2)(v) of SC/ST Act, 1989 in Crime No. 74 of 2012. After filing of charge sheet, the case has been numbered as Spl.S.C.No.61 of 2018 on the file of the Special Court for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Sessions Judge(Full Additional Charge), Sivagangai. After framing of charges, trial commenced and during the pendency of the trial, the appellant did not appear before the trial court and due to non appearance of the appellant Non Bailable Warrant was issued on 04.03.2019 and the appellant surrendered before the trial court on 12.03.2020 and filed recall 2/5 http://www.judis.nic.in Crl.A.(MD)No.153 of 2020 petition and the same was dismissed the appellant was remanded to judicial custody on 12.03.2020. Full Article
world news R.Premkumar vs The Inspector General Of Police on 29 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2.The petitioner has been transferred from Tirunelveli to Chennai, Egmore Railway Police Station. The petitioner, who is working as a Head Constable in Tirunelveli Railway Police Station, has now been asked to join at Egmore Railway Police Station in the same post. 3.Since it is an issue of transfer and an administrative order, it may not be proper on the part of this Court to examine either reasons for transfer or also the grievances of the petitioner. It is for the http://www.judis.nic.in 2/5 W.P(MD)Nos.6127 of 2020 authorities to examine the same. The grievance of the petitioner is that he has been relieved from Tirunelveli with a direction to join at Chennai. But, he has still not joined at Chennai. Full Article
world news Dr.V.Deepika Lincy vs The Secretary on 29 April, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2.The petitioner claims this relief on the basis of G.O.Ms.NO.86, Health and Family Welfare (MCA-1) Department, dated 06.03.2019, which had also been reiterated, according to the petitioner, in clause 16 of the prospectus for admission to Postgraduation degree for the year 2020-2021. The petitioner seeks revision of marks by including necessary incentive marks for working at the aforesaid place, which according to the petitioner is rural service and thereafter grant her necessary weightage http://www.judis.nic.in 2/6 W.P(MD)Nos.6128 of 2020 during the counselling process for admission to the postgraduation degree for the year 2020-2021. Full Article
world news V. Avinash vs The Inspector Of Police on 4 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Full Article
world news J.Roop Kumar vs The Commissioner on 4 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. I had the benefit of hearing Mr.J.Barathan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen, learned Standing Counsel, who took notice on behalf of the respondents, namely, the Commissioner, Madurai City Municipal Corporation and the Assistant Commissioner (Zone 2), Madurai City Municipal Corporation. 2/6 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.(MD)No.6070 of 2020 3. The petitioner in his affidavit had stated that the property bearing plot No.131, East Fifth Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai Town, originally belonged to his mother, and later devolved to the petitioner. The assessment was also transferred in his name in the revenue records. He claims to have paid the property tax, water tax, drainage maintenance charges up to second half year of 2017-2018. The petitioner was employed in Alagappa University and owing to that, had let out the property on rent and the tenant had put the property to commercial use. This was during the period 2015–2017. It has been informed by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner that originally the property was assessed to pay at around Rs.3,000/- per half year. Subsequently, the impugned order came to be passed and in the same time, the rental value per square feet at Rs.9/- had been fixed and a demand has been raised for a sum of Rs.47,580/- which has been claimed to be the property tax assessed per half year. The learned counsel claims that this is highly un-reasonable and also complains that necessary opportunity had not been granted to him prior to re-assessment of the property tax. 3/6 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.(MD)No.6070 of 2020 Full Article
world news Pappa vs The District Collector on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. The facts necessitating the filing of the present Writ Petition are that the petitioner claims that she was working in the Highways Department and was maintaining her family consisting of her husband, one son and two daughters. The son and first daughter have been married and they are residing separately. The second daughter, who is shown as the third respondent is not married. The petitioner has stated that her husband had died and after that, the third respondent had been continuously harassing her and has been preventing her from enjoying her dwelling house peacefully and 2/6 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P.(MD)No.6099 of 2020 has been trying to dispossess her. Seeking protection under the Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 and Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules 2009, the petitioner had given a representation on 07.03.2020 to the first and second respondents. Full Article
world news M.Ponraj vs The Superintendent Of Police on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2.We commend the efforts taken by the Police in tracing the girl in the present strained circumstances. 3.In view of the above, this Habeas Corpus petition stands closed. [ P.N.P.J.,] [ B.P.J.,] 05.05.2020 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No dsk 2/4 http://www.judis.nic.in H.C.P(MD)No.252 of 2020 To Full Article
world news B.Abimathi vs The Director General Of Health ... on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. The Petitioner, who has completed her graduation in M.B.B.S. in Medicine and Surgery in the year 2018 had participated in the Post Graduate NEET Examination, 2020 conducted by the Third Respondent and has a score of 690. During the first round of counselling in All India Quota, she secured Master of Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the College of the Fourth Respondent and had paid admission fees. However, she intends to further participate in counselling in the State Government Quota seats including those in Non-Governmental Institutions. One of the conditions stipulated for already selected candidates in the All India Quota to participate in the State Government Quota is that they should would have to resign from the seat secured within the specified date. In furtherance thereto, the First Respondent by notice dated 30.04.2020 had informed that it had been decided by the Competent Authority to allow the candidates who have joined their allotted college of Round -1 (both in Online/Offline mode) to resign from their joined seat by 5.00 p.m. of 08.05.2020 (Wednesday). It is the grievance of the Petitioner that the Second Respondent had not included the Management Seats in the Private/Non-Governmental Medical Institutions in the notification issued for Counselling under the State Quota. In that backdrop, this Writ Petition 3/7 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P. (MD) No. 6132 of 2020 and W.M.P. (MD) No. 5322 of 2020 has been filed for directing the Second Respondent to conduct and conclude the Counselling of Post Graduation Medical Seats in Private/Non-Governmental Medical Institutions along with the State Government Quota Seats for the academic Session 2020-2021 on or before 08.05.2020 by considering her representation dated 30.05.2020 in that regard. Full Article
world news B.Abimathi vs The Director General Of Health ... on 5 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. The Petitioner, who has completed her graduation in M.B.B.S. in Medicine and Surgery in the year 2018 had participated in the Post Graduate NEET Examination, 2020 conducted by the Third Respondent and has a score of 690. During the first round of counselling in All India Quota, she secured Master of Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the College of the Fourth Respondent and had paid admission fees. However, she intends to further participate in counselling in the State Government Quota seats including those in Non-Governmental Institutions. One of the conditions stipulated for already selected candidates in the All India Quota to participate in the State Government Quota is that they should would have to resign from the seat secured within the specified date. In furtherance thereto, the First Respondent by notice dated 30.04.2020 had informed that it had been decided by the Competent Authority to allow the candidates who have joined their allotted college of Round -1 (both in Online/Offline mode) to resign from their joined seat by 5.00 p.m. of 08.05.2020 (Wednesday). It is the grievance of the Petitioner that the Second Respondent had not included the Management Seats in the Private/Non-Governmental Medical Institutions in the notification issued for Counselling under the State Quota. In that backdrop, this Writ Petition 3/7 http://www.judis.nic.in W.P. (MD) No. 6132 of 2020 and W.M.P. (MD) No. 5322 of 2020 has been filed for directing the Second Respondent to conduct and conclude the Counselling of Post Graduation Medical Seats in Private/Non-Governmental Medical Institutions along with the State Government Quota Seats for the academic Session 2020-2021 on or before 08.05.2020 by considering her representation dated 30.05.2020 in that regard. Full Article
world news (Through Video Conferencing) vs State Of Tamil Nadu on 7 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn granting such liberty. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 07.05.2020 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No sj Note: Issue order copy by 13.05.2020 To 1.The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Director of Medical Education, Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. Full Article
world news Settu vs The State on 8 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2.According to the respondent police, one Arokiyamary was on her morning walk on 19.01.2020 in Alakudi Road when she was robbed of her gold chain. A person coming from behind in a two wheeler bearing Registration No.TN 47 AQ 5726 intercepted her and threatened her with a knife and took away her one sovereign gold chain. The occurrence is said to have taken place at about 06.30 A.M and the complaint was lodged at around 8.00 A.M. It was registered as Crime No.10 of 2020 by the respondent for the offences under Sections 392 and 397 of I.P.C. Full Article
world news Victims have rights too By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000 The Supreme Court thinks that judges in the Best Bakery case should have taken a more pro-active role, using a range of mechanisms to ensure justice. This, the court says, can be done without undermining the fundamental fairness of the trial, or the accused's rights. Manju Dhall reports. Full Article
world news India's unchecked textbooks racket By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000 The dimensions of the open, continuous and unchecked textbooks publishing rackets have recently come to light following the defeat of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government in the general election held last year. Srinidhi Raghavendra reports. Full Article
world news A few chapters short By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000 The new National Curriculum Framework has put the child firmly at the centre of its proposals. But critics point out that it has overlooked many problems, such as the lack of infrastructure, inadequate teacher training, and continuing social biases. Some provisions have also been attacked as obscurantist. Deepa A reports. Full Article
world news Textbooks for change By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 A number of new NCERT textbooks for class I to class XII have been designed to encourage children to question social prejudices, discrimination and inequalities. This is a conscious reversal of the earlier trend where textbooks reinforced prevailing stereotypes, notes Deepti Priya Mehrotra. Full Article
world news Not by mainstream schools alone By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Do alternative schools work? After all, every child has to ultimately face a society that puts a premium on competitiveness and commodification. Or are alternatives only an option for children of parents from a certain class of society? Deepa A finds out. Full Article
world news The dark side of Indian homes By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Women domestic workers and children narrated horrific stories of violence and abuse at a recent public hearing in New Delhi, co-organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Organizers aimed to raise public awareness. Teresa Barat reports. Full Article
world news Rock a bye, baby By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The recently announced 'cradle scheme' is the central government's solution to stem the practice of female foeticide. The idea appears to be to encourage parents to leave their girl child in the care of the government instead of killing her. Swapna Majumdar finds out if it will work. Full Article
world news Dissolving the burns By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Palash Foundation helps people move on from the trauma and social challenges faced by those who are disfigured, or simply visually different. Freny Manecksha reports. Full Article
world news Tripura promotes Kok-Borok in tribal schools By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000 In 2005, the Education department of Tripura decided to give a push to Kok-Borok as a medium of instruction at the Junior Basic level to help tribal students learn in their mother tongue. Ratna Bharali Talukdar reports on the challenges as well as the gains from a strong focus on education in recent years in the state. Full Article
world news Tripura focuses on education for tribals By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 A wide range of programmes and strong financial support have helped Tripura raise access to education for its tribal population. Ratna Bharali Talukdar on the many incentives that anchor the state's efforts to bridge the learning gap between tribals and non-tribals. Full Article
world news Children can't read, adults can't count By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Numerous laws and rules at the Central as well as State levels are in place to assess the extent of child labour in the country, and to tackle it. Court directives too lend a hand. But CAG reports show that those responsible for carrying out this reform are indifferent to the vast tragedy. Himanshu Upadhyaya reports. Full Article
world news A bridge it is, but to where? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Public funded non-formal education has been in vogue in India from the 1970s. While NFE centres were meant to be a special bridge for underprivileged children to get back to mainstream schools, many are bereft of infrastructure, pay teachers less and teach students little. Deepa A investigates. Full Article
world news Child labour ban not good enough By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 The Centre's latest piece-meal approach to child labour is likely to be as ineffective as the previous failed schemes and plans. Unless the underlying causes of child labour are addressed, and the rights of children are properly secured, India will remain prone to wide-spread child labour, writes Ingrid Srinath. Full Article
world news Schooling the children of migrant labourers By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:15:30 +0000 As more poor migrant children face exploitation in Kerala, some schools are coming up with ways to enrol and retain them. A few schools now have more migrant than local students, Navya P K points out. Full Article
world news No end to a shameful practice By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 Despite laws abolishing the inhuman practice of manual scavenging, over a million dalits in 'superpower India' are caught in a vortex of severe social and economic exploitation. Even the central government pleaded lack of resources in failing to implement the law effectively, writes Sunil Kuksal. Full Article
world news But of course you can By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0000 Citizen participation is important not just for inspiring goals, but simply to create a society where governments gain and hold the confidence of the people. Full Article
world news Accountable at home By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0000 The India Together editorial Full Article
world news Govt shining, Media mining By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0000 The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news Information and public policy By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 +0000 The disconnect between civil society and government has led to successive generations of policy and implementation failures. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news The merit of reservations By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Caste is still the overriding indicator of social and economic status; until that is no longer true, affirmative action should remain. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news Broadcasting the good society By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 +0000 New Delhi is closer to accepting a progressive radio policy, but there is still more it can do. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news A long way yet By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000 While changes in New Delhi and some state capitals have created larger spaces for voicing expectations, it is too early to celebrate. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news Budgets are not outcomes By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 +0000 The new government's candour that meaningful reforms must permeate into the institutions beyond the budgetary process itself is a start. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news Sins of commission By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Questions raised by the inclusion of World Bank and Asian Development Bank representatives in the committees of the Planning Commission should not be forgotten, even if the move has been rolled back. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news A tentative beginning By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0000 The National Advisory Council's civil society members assured us of their independence and continued focus on the public good. That promise met its first test during the past fortnight. The India Together editorial. Full Article
world news Whose Prime Minister? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0000 For Manmohan Singh, the tortuous road to the high office he occupies may be both fortuitous and a handicap. He is not the Prime Minister by right or popular mandate, but simply the man deemed most suited to occupy that role in the midst of the most notable political currents. The India Together editorial. Full Article