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**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceVidhi Centre for Legal Policy
PublishedFriday, 21 August 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEA
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
13 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionSaturday, 22 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine.
DescriptionSaturday, 22 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine.
DescriptionSunday, 23 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine.
DescriptionSunday, 23 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine.
DescriptionSunday, 23 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine.
DescriptionSunday, 23 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the role of 'fourth-branch institutions'—unelected oversight bodies like constitutional authorities—that monitor state power in democracies.
DescriptionMonday, 24 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the role of 'fourth-branch institutions'—unelected oversight bodies like constitutional authorities—that monitor state power in democracies.
DescriptionMonday, 24 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the role of fourth-branch institutions—unelected oversight bodies like constitutional authorities—in modern democracies, including India.
DescriptionMonday, 24 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the role of fourth-branch institutions—unelected oversight bodies like constitutional authorities—in modern democracies, including India.
DescriptionWednesday, 26 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the constitutional position of 'fourth-branch institutions'—unelected oversight bodies like regulators and auditors—that monitor government power.
DescriptionThursday, 27 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the constitutional position of 'fourth-branch institutions'—unelected oversight bodies like regulators and auditors—that monitor government power.
DescriptionThursday, 27 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions—unelected oversight bodies like regulators and auditors—in modern democracies.
DescriptionFriday, 28 August 2026via policyradar
**Himanshu and Lavanya Introduction The constitutional position of fourth-branch institutions requires a revisiting of the historical evolution of separation of powers doctrine. Modern constitutional democracies rely on a network of unelected oversight institutions in order to monitor the excesses of state power. Various fourth branch institutions now perform functions not envisaged by the classical theory […] The post Rethinking Fourth Branch Institutions appeared first on Vidhi Centre fo
The article examines the role of fourth-branch institutions—unelected oversight bodies like constitutional authorities—in modern democracies, including India.
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi under India’s chairship with the unanimous adoption of the 140-point New Delhi Declaration, themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The declaration backed India and Brazil for expanded, permanent roles at […] The post BRICS and the Global South: Between Unity and Contradiction appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
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**Riyan Paul Mathew “The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons”, Dostoevsky reminds us that a society must be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable, but what do you make of a society which throws people in prison for long durations before they have even been convicted? […] The post The Invisibilisation of the Undertrial appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.