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Academics have appealed to the President of India regarding the Supreme Court's intervention in a 'textbook row'.
The letter alleges that the Supreme Court's actions, including threatening contempt and removing educationists, infringe upon academic freedom.
The academics argue that the judiciary is encroaching on matters essentially falling under educational policy and academic autonomy.
The appeal highlights concerns about judicial overreach and the need to uphold the separation of powers.
The highest judicial body, interpreter of the Constitution. Its powers include judicial review and issuing writs. The controversy revolves around its perceived overreach in educational matters.
The constitutional head of the executive, acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. The academics' appeal seeks the President's intervention, underscoring the President's role as a guardian of constitutional principles.
Academic freedom is often considered a facet of this fundamental right, allowing scholars to teach, research, and publish without undue interference.
This article grants the Supreme Court extraordinary powers to pass any order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any case or matter pending before it. Critics often cite this article when discussing potential judicial overreach.
Though not explicitly mentioned as an article, it's a fundamental doctrine of the Indian Constitution, dividing governmental powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary to prevent concentration of power.
This incident exemplifies the ongoing debate about the judiciary's role. While activism involves proactive interpretation to protect rights, overreach implies intrusion into legislative or executive domains.
The core issue relates to who determines educational content and policy, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders, including academic bodies, government, and the judiciary.
The appeal to the President and the concerns about academic freedom resonate with the broader concept of upholding constitutional values and principles.
GS-II Polity: Indian Constitution—features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure. Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors, issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education.
General Awareness: Indian Polity and Constitution, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs.
Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education. 2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines. 3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
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Answer: 2 and 3 only
'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
Answer: Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
Medium to High for UPSC (Polity, Governance), Medium for other exams (General Awareness).
The freedom of teachers and students to discuss and explore ideas relevant to their field of study without fear of censorship or retaliation.
When the judiciary is perceived to be encroaching upon the powers and functions of the legislative or executive branches of government, exceeding its constitutional mandate.
A fundamental doctrine of the Indian Constitution, dividing governmental powers into distinct branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent concentration of power and ensure checks and balances.