Aravalli Enforcement Vacuum

Rocky Aravalli ridge illustrating the enforcement vacuum affecting groundwater recharge and biodiversity during judicial abeyance

Aravalli Enforcement Vacuum During Judicial Abeyance I. Procedural Background On 29 December 2025, the Supreme Court of India, acting suo motu, placed its earlier directions issued in November 2025 concerning the application of the 100-metre hill definition in the Aravalli region in abeyance and constituted a High-Powered Expert Committee to reassess scientific and regulatory parameters. … Read more

Youth and First-Time Voters:

How institutional signals shape youth trust in Indian elections

TruthWave Level-5 Public Investigation | Block 18 of 25 How Institutional Signals Shape Democratic Engagement SUMMARY India’s youth and first-time voters represent the largest democratic cohort in the country’s history. Their engagement is shaped not only by campaigns or turnout drives, but by institutional signals—how rules are enforced, how disputes are resolved, and how transparently … Read more

State-Wise Enforcement Gaps: Why Election Rules Apply Unevenly Across India

Uneven enforcement of election rules across Indian states

TruthWave Level-5 Public Investigation | Block 17 of 25 State-Wise Enforcement Gaps: Why Election Rules Apply Unevenly Across India SUMMARY India conducts elections across vastly different administrative, political, and security environments. While election laws are uniform, enforcement outcomes often vary by state. Block 17 examines how differences in administrative capacity, policing structures, and political context … Read more