Introduction: The article "Justice is not blind, just a tad tongue-tied" by K. Chandru delves into the linguistic challenges within India's judicial system. It critiques the reliance on English in legal proceedings and judgments, which often alienates non-English-speaking citizens, thereby questioning the accessibility and inclusivity of the justice system. Key Points: 1. Constitutional Provisions on Language: .Article 343 designates Hindi as the official language of the Union. Article 345 allows states to adopt their own official languages. Article 348 mandates that laws made by Parliament and judgments of the Supreme Court be in English. 2. Judicial Language Practices: The Supreme Court and High Courts predominantly use English Some states have introduced regional languages in their High Courts, but judgments are still required to be in English. 3. Historical and Legislative Developments: In 1986, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi proposed introducing Tamil in th...
The crisis of ethical values in modern times can indeed be attributed, in part, to a narrow perception of the good life. When the concept of a "good life" becomes limited to material wealth, individual success, and immediate gratification, ethical values and considerations can often be overshadowed or compromised. Here's a discussion on this issue, along with examples: 1. Materialism and Consumerism: In modern society, there is often an emphasis on material possessions and consumerism as markers of a good life. This narrow focus on material wealth and accumulation can lead to a neglect of ethical values such as compassion, empathy, and social responsibility. For example, individuals may prioritize personal financial gain at the expense of fair and equitable distribution of resources in society. 2. Individualism and Self-Interest: The pursuit of individual success and self-interest can sometimes override ethical considerations for the well-being of others and the larger c...
The Arabian Sea is comparatively less prone to cyclonic storms than the Bay of Bengal. Almost 50 per cent of the storms do not sustain over its waters since the west-central and north Arabian Sea have a colder sea temperature than other adjacent regions. This cold sea surface temperature is not favourable for the development and sustenance of cyclonic storms. In the usual course, there was an occurrence of one extremely severe cyclone in every four-five years in the Arabian. The cyclone pattern and occurrence has shown a change and the climatological data from the last few years suggest that the Arabian Sea (west coast) also started receiving tropical cyclones of high intensity in a small time interval. For instance, in 15 years (1998 to 2013), five extremely severe cyclones originated in the Sea.Nilofar’ Cyclone ‘Chapal’ followed by Cyclone ‘Megh , cyclone Tauktae . There are various reasons for it, i ncluding the geographical location, the sea surface temperature (SST, as...
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