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== Common Cause (India) ==
==<big>Common Cause (India)</big>==

'''Common Cause''' is a registered civil society based in New Delhi, India that seeks to promote democracy, good governance and public policy reforms through advocacy, interventions, and formal and informal engagement with policymakers.

==<big>About</big>==

Common Cause is recognised for its commitment to public causes and its role in promoting integrity in public life and institutions. The organization has a reputation for its initiatives, advocacy, and public interest litigations (PILs). It is particularly noted for the impact of the numerous PILs filed in the Supreme Court and High Courts, with several cases proceeding to the National Commission established under the [[Consumer Protection Act, 2019|Consumer Protection Act]]. Additionally, Common Cause India has been a petitioner or co-petitioner in over 100 public interest court cases in the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India<ref>{{cite web | url=https://theprint.in/india/petitions-in-poll-bonds-2g-case-coal-scam-non-profit-common-causes-magnificent-romance-with-public-causes/2065452/ | title=Petitions in poll bonds, 2G case, coal 'scam' — non-profit Common Cause's magnificent 'romance with public causes' | website=[[ThePrint]] | date=2 May 2024 }}</ref>

==<big>History</big>==

Common Cause was founded in 1980 by a retired Indian Civil Servant [[H D Shourie]]. Since 2015, it has been headed by [[Vipul Mudgal]], a former Editor of the [[Hindustan Times]] in Jaipur and Lucknow, a former Regional Editor of [[Asia Times]] in Bangkok and a [[BBC]] journalist in London and Delhi.

==<big>Publications</big>==

In collaboration with the [[Centre for the Study of Developing Societies]] (CSDS), Common Cause has been publishing the Annual Status of Policing in India Reports (SPIR) since 2018 on police reforms.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://thewire.in/society/fair-and-unbiased-policing-still-a-far-cry-in-india | title=Fair and Unbiased Policing Still a Far Cry in India }}</ref>. The SPIR collates time-series data on the performance of the police and levels of the citizens’ trust and satisfaction in their day-to-day work<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehinducentre.com/incoming/citizens-and-the-state-policing-impunity-and-the-rule-of-law-in-india/article67887312.ece | title=Citizens and the State: Policing, Impunity, and the Rule of Law in India | date=March 2024 }}</ref>

Common Cause is also among the leading contributors to the India Justice Report [[Centre for Social Justice]] in collaboration with [[Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative]] (CHRI), DAKSH, [[TISS Mumbai | TISS-Prayaas-Field Action Project]], and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.


For nearly four decades, Common Cause has also published a quarterly journal, titled 'Common Cause'. The journal is registered by the Registrar of Newspaper in India (RNI) under the Press and Registration of Books Act 1867. This journal is a platform for sharing insights, research, and perspectives on various issues of general interest.
Common Cause (India) works on probity in public life and governance reforms. It was founded in 1980 by Mr [[H D Shourie]], a legendary civil servant. It has been bringing out the Annual Status of Policing in India Reports (SPIR) since 2018 in collaboration with the [[Centre for the Study of Developing Societies]] (CSDS) on police reforms. The SPIR collates time-series data on the performance of the police and levels of the citizens’ trust and satisfaction in their day-to-day work. Common Cause is also among the leading contributors to the India Justice Report (IJR) along with the Centre for Social Justice, [[Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative]], [[Daksha]], [[TISS]]-PRAYAS, and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. The IJR ranks the capacity of the justice system.


==References==
The organisation is known for its logo “A Romance with Public Causes” which is reflected in its Public Interest Litigations (PILs). Some of its PILs concerning allocations of [[2G spectrum case]]<ref>https://webapi.sci.gov.in/jonew/judis/39041.pdf</ref>, [[Indian coal allocation scam]]<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/supreme-court-notice-centre-pil-coal-block-scam-121910-2012-11-18</ref>, Living Will for patients’ right to die with dignity <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/legally-aware/understanding-euthanasia-and-the-living-will-guidelines-49432/</ref>,- generally referred to as [[Euthanasia in India]] and the illegality of the [[Electoral Bond]]<ref>https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/electoral-bonds-case-ngo-moves-supreme-court-for-probe-into-alleged-bonds-scam-2531112-2024-04-24</ref> Scheme for the funding of political parties etc have brought radical changes in India’s politics and governance<ref>https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusive/the-bjp-claimed-this-financial-tool-would-clean-up-indian-politics-it-did-the-opposite/</ref>. Common Cause (India) was a co-petitioner along with the legendary Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer [[Prakash Singh]] in the famous case Prakash Singh Vs Union of India (2006). The judgment in this case changed the course of policing in India. Common Cause India is a petitioner or a co-petitioner in more than 100 public-interest court cases in the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India<ref>https://theprint.in/india/petitions-in-poll-bonds-2g-case-coal-scam-non-profit-common-causes-magnificent-romance-with-public-causes/2065452/</ref>. Since 2015 it has been headed by Dr Vipul Mudgal, a former Editor of the [[Hindustan Times]] in Jaipur and Lucknow, former Regional Editor of [[Asia Times]] in Bangkok and a [[BBC]] journalist in London and Delhi.
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Revision as of 12:03, 11 July 2024

  • Comment: This is written like a paean of praise. An example: "legendary civil servant". I do not think this word is appropriate, because it is peacockery. There are many more examples 🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦 07:03, 27 May 2024 (UTC)


Common Cause (India)

Common Cause is a registered civil society based in New Delhi, India that seeks to promote democracy, good governance and public policy reforms through advocacy, interventions, and formal and informal engagement with policymakers.

About

Common Cause is recognised for its commitment to public causes and its role in promoting integrity in public life and institutions. The organization has a reputation for its initiatives, advocacy, and public interest litigations (PILs). It is particularly noted for the impact of the numerous PILs filed in the Supreme Court and High Courts, with several cases proceeding to the National Commission established under the Consumer Protection Act. Additionally, Common Cause India has been a petitioner or co-petitioner in over 100 public interest court cases in the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India[1]

History

Common Cause was founded in 1980 by a retired Indian Civil Servant H D Shourie. Since 2015, it has been headed by Vipul Mudgal, a former Editor of the Hindustan Times in Jaipur and Lucknow, a former Regional Editor of Asia Times in Bangkok and a BBC journalist in London and Delhi.

Publications

In collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), Common Cause has been publishing the Annual Status of Policing in India Reports (SPIR) since 2018 on police reforms.[2]. The SPIR collates time-series data on the performance of the police and levels of the citizens’ trust and satisfaction in their day-to-day work[3]

Common Cause is also among the leading contributors to the India Justice Report Centre for Social Justice in collaboration with Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), DAKSH, TISS-Prayaas-Field Action Project, and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

For nearly four decades, Common Cause has also published a quarterly journal, titled 'Common Cause'. The journal is registered by the Registrar of Newspaper in India (RNI) under the Press and Registration of Books Act 1867. This journal is a platform for sharing insights, research, and perspectives on various issues of general interest.

References

  1. ^ "Petitions in poll bonds, 2G case, coal 'scam' — non-profit Common Cause's magnificent 'romance with public causes'". ThePrint. 2 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Fair and Unbiased Policing Still a Far Cry in India".
  3. ^ "Citizens and the State: Policing, Impunity, and the Rule of Law in India". March 2024.
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