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Detailed Analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection  Rules, 2025 Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, received Presidential assent on August 11, 2023. The DPDP Rules, 2025, serve as an implementation framework, detailing provisions and procedures under the Act. These rules are pivotal in defining the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of stakeholders, including Data Fiduciaries, Data Principals, and Consent Managers. Key Highlights of the DPDP Rules, 2025 1. Short Title and Commencement The Rules, effective upon publication, have specific sections (Rules 3 to 15, 21, and 22) with later effective dates. This staggered rollout ensures stakeholders have adequate preparation time. 2. Notice by Data Fiduciaries Data Fiduciaries are mandated to provide Data Principals with clear, standalone notices detailing: The types of personal data collected. Specific purposes for data processing. Methods to withdraw consent and lodge complaints....

Haryana Cabinet Approves Subclassification of  Scheduled Castes for Fairer Reservation In a significant move, the Haryana Cabinet , under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SC) within the state's reservation system. This decision aligns with the Supreme Court’s August 2024 judgment , which allows state governments to create subcategories within the broader Scheduled Caste classification. This change aims to address disparities in representation across various SC groups in government services. Promoting Equality and Opportunity through Subclassification The Haryana Scheduled Castes Commission  conducted a thorough study to assess the representation of different SC communities within government services. The study found significant inequalities between the Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC)  and the Other Scheduled Castes (OSC)  in public employment.  According to the commission's findings: -...