Supreme Court Acknowledges Bail System Inefficacy
Context: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Satender Kumar Antil vs Central Bureau Of Investigation (2022), has brought attention to the inefficiency of India’s bail system. This acknowledgment underscores the urgent requirement for reforming bail laws to tackle systemic challenges within the criminal justice system and alleviate the crisis of undertrial incarceration. […]
Election Commission’s Proposal to Amend Voter ID Rules
Context: The Election Commission of India has urged the Union government to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and modify voter registration forms. The proposed changes aim to eliminate the necessity for voters to provide reasons for not linking their Aadhaar number with their voter ID card. The EC suggests removing the “sufficient […]
Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling on Parliamentary Privilege
Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court overturned a 25-year-old majority opinion in the P V Narasimha Rao v State (CBI/Spe) Case, 1998, commonly known as the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) bribery case. The SC clarified that parliamentary privileges do not shield lawmakers from prosecution for bribery, signaling a departure from the previous ruling’s […]
About The Rajya Sabha Elections
Context: The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka witnessed cross-voting by MLAs (Mmeber of Legislative Assembly) belonging to different parties. This has once again raised concerns about the sanctity of the election process. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajya Sabha Elections: Constitutional Framework: The election of […]
Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024
Context: The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has been approved by the State Legislative Assembly and Council. The proposed amendments aim to modify various provisions within the existing Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act of 1997. The next step involves sending the Bill for approval to the Governor. […]
Assam Government Repeals 1935 Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act
Context: The Assam Government has recently approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance 2024, leading to the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. Consequently, Muslim marriage or divorce registration in the state will now be governed by the Special Marriage Act of 1954. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission […]
About A Lokpal
Context: Recently, the former Supreme Court Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. This came nearly two years after the post was vacant. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Policies and Interventions on Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of the Article: About Lokpal Other Important Points regarding the Lokpal Exception for […]
Wrongful Release of Military Nursing Service Officer
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Ministry of Defence to pay Rs 60 lakh in compensation to a former permanent commissioned officer in the Military Nursing Service (MNS). It is ruled that the officer was “wrongly” released from service in 1988 on grounds of her marriage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
Challenges in Regulating Coal Mining in Nagaland due to Article 371A
Context: The regulation of coal mining in Nagaland faces a significant hurdle due to Article 371A of the Indian Constitution. This constitutional provision, which upholds Naga customary law, creates complications for government oversight of small-scale mining, particularly in the aftermath of recent fatalities resulting from a rat-hole mine explosion. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]