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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
K.S. Aiyar Memorial Lecture at IIPA on Aug 2
The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Karnataka Regional Branch, will host the K.S. Aiyar Memorial Lecture on August 2. Justice B.V. Nagarathna of the Supreme Court of India will deliver the lecture on the theme 'Good Governance under the Constitution of India.' Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh will be the chief guest. The event will be held at 4 p.m. at the Multipurpose Hall, Infantry Road.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM urges KAS officers to uphold constitutional values
Mysuru: CM Siddaramaiah called on KAS officers to internalise the values enshrined in the Constitution and to carry out their duties with humanity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility towards society. Speaking at a training programme for taluk nodal officers jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and Administrative Training Institute, he said: "The Constitution must be properly understood and internalised. Without that, its objectives cannot be implemented," he said. Siddaramaiah emphasised that India's deep-rooted caste and religious divisions continue to hinder progress. "Thinkers like Buddha, Basavanna, and B R Ambedkar envisioned a casteless society. But still, caste dominates. Ram Manohar Lohia rightly said ours is a static society. True dynamism will only emerge when social and economic equity is achieved," he added. He also underscored the unique position of civil servants compared to elected officials. "We politicians face elections every five years. But you officers serve continuously. That gives you greater responsibility to implement govt programs and serve the people," he said. IAS officer D Randeep called upon the officers to go to the field to know more about the ground reality. District minister H C Mahadevappa, chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, KAS Officers' Association president Shivaswamy were present.
India Gazette
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Union Law Minister inaugurates legal affairs training, emphasises ethics and lifelong learning in governance
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of continual skill development in public administration, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, inaugurated a five-day capacity-building programme for Joint Secretaries and senior officers from the Department of Legal Affairs. The training, hosted at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in New Delhi, is scheduled from June 30 to July 4, 2025. Jointly organised with the Department of Legal Affairs, the initiative is aimed at equipping Indian Legal Service (ILS) officers--particularly new appointees and those preparing for higher responsibilities--with strategic acumen and institutional insight. The programme is a part of the Government's broader reform blueprint under Mission Karmayogi, focused on enhancing governance through continual professional development. In his keynote address, Minister Meghwal shared insights from his extensive administrative journey, encouraging officers to integrate ethical values, empathy, and constitutional fidelity into decision-making. Reflecting on pivotal moments in Indian history, such as the 1975 Emergency, he urged officials to balance rules with moral clarity and 'use their heart' when navigating complex dilemmas. He also praised the nation's evolving governance narrative--from women's empowerment to women-led leadership--and acknowledged Law Secretary Dr. Anju Rathi Rana for personifying this shift through her leadership. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Rana described the programme as a catalyst for transformation rather than a simple orientation. She emphasised the evolving role of Joint Secretaries as not just administrators but as pivotal architects of policy execution. Citing the repeal of colonial-era criminal laws and the introduction of fresh legislation, she underscored the necessity for emotionally intelligent, responsive, and reform-driven legal leadership. 'The desk of a Joint Secretary isn't just for moving files--it's where national vision is translated into impact,' she noted, advocating for a shift from rigid proceduralism to dynamic, outcome-focused governance. Professor Suresh Misra of IIPA welcomed participants and reaffirmed the institute's commitment to building excellence in public administration. He highlighted the programme's objectives: boosting institutional efficiency, cultivating accountability, and embedding a role-based approach within legal frameworks. As the first training module of its kind for Departmental Joint Secretaries, the programme is tailored to sharpen strategic thinking, promote legal-policy synergy, and foster leadership that is both visionary and people-centric. It also aligns with the Government's long-term development goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, preparing legal professionals to blend jurisprudential depth with forward-looking governance. (ANI)
NDTV
27-06-2025
- NDTV
Ex Leaks Nude Pics, Tribunal Says It's In 'Public Interest', Denies Compensation
A civil tribunal in Canada has denied compensation to a woman whose nude pictures were shared by her ex-partner. The images, clicked in the workplace premises by the woman, were sent to the ex, who later forwarded them to their employer when the two broke up. The court ruled that the ex's actions were in "public interest". The complainant referred to by the initials "MR", clicked the photos and videos during business hours with some of the media content filmed in publicly accessible areas like a front counter, according to a report in CTV News. After the relationship broke down, the woman's ex-partner, referred to as "SS" in the court documents, sent the images to her employer, claiming that he was reporting her for "workplace misconduct". However, the complainant alleged that her ex was angry over their breakup and wanted to damage her reputation. Civil Resolution Tribunal member Megan Stewart dismissed the claim, ruling the content shared with MR's employer didn't fully meet the criteria of "intimate" under the law. "The evidence suggested at least some of the images were taken in parts of the office that were accessible to the public or other employees," said Ms Stewart in the judgment. "A person who takes otherwise intimate recordings of themselves at work does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in those images to the extent they are shared with their employer for the purpose of investigating alleged misconduct, whatever the sharer's motives," it added. The Intimate Images Protection Act (IIPA) under which the woman was seeking compensation, states that someone can't be found liable for sharing such images if it "was in the public interest and did not extend beyond what was in the public interest." "I find even on a strict interpretation of what is in 'the public interest,' these specific circumstances are captured," Ms Stewart added. Though Ms Steward agreed with MR that she had a reasonable expectation from her ex-partner not to share the images she sent to him 'with the public generally,' such as by publishing them on social media or an adult website. However, that expectation does not extend to the employer. Even if the images had qualified as intimate under the act, Stewart found damages would not have been warranted in the case.
Vancouver Sun
26-06-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Woman who took 'nearly nude' photos at work can't sue ex who sent them to her bosses: B.C. ruling
A B.C. civil tribunal has ruled that a woman can't sue her ex-boyfriend for distributing intimate images to her employer because it was in the 'public's interest' for him to do so, since many of the photos and videos were captured while she was at work. One of which, the Civil Resolution Tribunal's Megan Stewart noted in a decision published Wednesday , was taken at the undisclosed employer's 'front counter.' With Stewart also ordering a publication ban under the B.C. Intimate Images Protection Act (IIPA), the applicant and respondent are identified as MR and SS, respectively. The woman's employer is also withheld. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. According to the decision, while involved with SS, MR sent 'photos and videos of herself exposing different private parts of her body, and engaging in sexual acts' at her place of work during work hours. After the relationship ended, he forwarded the content to her bosses to notify them of her 'workplace misconduct.' MR, who was seeking up $5,000 in damages under the IIPA, argued that SS's true motive was to damage her reputation and embarrass her. Stewart dismissed the claim, ruling the content shared with MR's employer didn't fully meet the criteria of 'intimate' under the law. While the photos and video were intimate in that they 'showed the applicant engaged in a sexual act, nearly nude, or exposing her genitals or breasts,' that they were captured 'in parts of the office that were accessible to the public or other employees' essentially nullified their intimacy, Stewart determined. Her 'reasonable expectation' that SS wouldn't expose the images online or send them to her family didn't extend to her place of work. 'In particular, I found a person who takes otherwise intimate recordings of themselves at work does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in those images to the extent they are shared with their employer for the purpose of investigating alleged misconduct, whatever the sharer's motives,' Stewart wrote. But MR's claim would have been dismissed even had she proven the images were intimate, Stewart ruled. The IIPA sets out that someone can't be found liable for sharing such images if it 'was in the public interest and did not extend beyond what was in the public interest.' Stewart decided it was, and cited her unpublished intimate image protection order decision, noting that 'the locations where the images were taken were not always secure and private, including one photo that was undisputedly taken while the applicant was at the 'front counter.' 'I find even on a strict interpretation of what is in 'the public interest,' these specific circumstances are captured.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
