PRS Legislative Research Releases Annual Review of State Laws 2023
Context: PRS Legislative Research has published its “Annual Review of State Laws 2023,” offering a comprehensive analysis of the performance and functioning of State legislatures across India. The report provides valuable insights into various key aspects of state legislation and governance. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the […]
Supreme Court Rejects Centre’s Plea for Administrative Spectrum Allocation
Context: The Supreme Court of India has made a significant decision by rejecting the Centre’s plea to permit administrative allocation of spectrum. This decision reaffirms the principle of open and transparent auction for allocating this scarce natural resource. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Reasons for Supreme Court’s Rejection of Centre’s […]
Tenth Anniversary of the Street Vendors Act 2014
Context: The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, recently marked its tenth anniversary. This milestone represents the culmination of four decades of legal evolution and advocacy by street vendor movements in India Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Street Vendors Act The Street Vendors Act […]
Union Government Seeks Administrative Allocation for Spectrum
Context: The Union government has filed an application for a specific class of spectrum to be allocated through administrative processes rather than competitive auctions. This move follows the Supreme Court’s 2012 decision to cancel 122 telecom licenses due to the 2G spectrum scam, emphasizing the need for fair and impartial allocation of the scarce natural […]
Supreme Court Rejects 100% VVPAT Verification
Context: The Supreme Court dismissed the demand for 100% verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) in Indian elections. Additionally, it rejected a return to the earlier ballot paper system, which had been demanded by opposition parties in recent years. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Recent VVPAT-EVM Tally Case: […]
MEA Revokes Passports of Over 100 Goans
Context: A recent memorandum issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has resulted in the revocation of passports of more than 100 people from Goa in recent months. These individuals, potentially unaware of the memorandum, are accused of withholding crucial information when attempting to surrender their passports after acquiring Portuguese citizenship. Relevance: GS II: […]
Star Campaigners
Context: The Lok Sabha Polls are seeing prominent personalities being appointed as star campaigners. In this context, it is important to note the legal frameworks governing star campaigners. Typically, star campaigners are prominent figures within a political party, though they may also include celebrities. The key criterion is that they must be members of the […]
Supreme Court to Hear Petitions for 100% Cross-Verification of VVPAT with EVMs
Context: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions that seek 100% cross-verification of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with the vote count as per Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). This decision comes in response to concerns raised about the accuracy and integrity of the electronic voting system and aims to enhance transparency […]
Delhi High Court Affirms Universality of Domestic Violence Act
Context: The Delhi High Court recently underscored the universal applicability of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, asserting that it extends protection to all women irrespective of their religious or social background. The High Court made these observations while dismissing a plea filed by a husband and his relatives, challenging an […]
About Custodial Death
Context: The Supreme Court has emphasised the necessity of adopting a “more rigorous approach” when considering bail applications from police officers charged in cases of custodial deaths. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Custodial death: Overview: Definition: Custodial Death in India: NHRC Recommendations: Reasons for Custodial Deaths It’s important to note […]