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Criticism of country cannot be considered sedition, says Law Commission
'If country is not open to positive criticism, there lies little difference between pre and post-independence eras.' the commission said.
Law panel endorses 'one nation one poll' proposal in draft report to Centre
'Such an exercise will save public money, help reduce the burden on administrative set up and security forces,' draft report said.
Law panel likely to propose legal framework for simultaneous poll this month
The commission would recommend amendments to the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act to ensure simultaneous polls.
Amit Shah writes to Law Commission batting for One Nation, One Poll
Shah emphasised that with multiple elections happening throughout year, Model Code of Conduct impedes the government's developmental work.
It’s an idea that calls for more debate
Due to a lack of cap on total expenditure, political parties spend enormous amounts of money on elections.
One nation, one poll: TRS, Samajwadi party back concept, DMK, AAP oppose
Meanwhile, the BJP and the Congress have stayed from consultation organised by the Law Commission on the subject.
Allow gambling, betting on sports as regulated, taxable activities: Law panel
The commission recommends a number of changes in the law for regulating betting and generating tax revenues.
Euthanasia law needs foolproof safeguards
The government may be right in its judgment in trusting the legislature to come up with a comprehensive, compassionate solution.
Scrap the death penalty
With many social indices signalling that the country has progressed, we need a more mature view of abolition.
Proceedings in city courts hit as lawyers go on strike
The decision of the strike was taken in the meeting of the coordination committee of all the district courts bar associations.