Category: Polity & Governance

Background Traditionally, nearly all states have given CBI popular consent. However, since 2015, several states have all started to behave in other way. In 2015, Mizoram became the first state to withdraw the general consent. Although the state restored it Read More …

Context A custodial death case that happened in 1995 was argued in the Supreme Court of India on September 25, 2024, and ended with a split decision of the bench. The following case relates to the death of one Shama Read More …

Context Recently the Punjab and Haryana High Court has annulled the decision of Punjab government to try to include enhanced meaning of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for admittance to medical colleges for the coming session which has been affirmed by the Read More …

Context The Supreme Court held that viewing in person, downloading, storing, possessing, dispensing or displaying pornographic acts related to children, appeals to criminal legal responsibility under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Background Read More …

Context The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for enhancing the socio-financial circumstance of tribal groups. About The outlay of the scheme is Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore). It will cover around Read More …

Context The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions. About Federal set-up in India India is a federation with governments at the Centre and the States.  The 7th Schedule to the Read More …

Context Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has constituted an inquiry wing for conducting preliminary probe into graft-associated offenses committed by public servants. Inquiry Wing of Lokpal To discharge its statutory features, Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013, obligates the Lokpal Read More …

Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India has invoked the expression ‘Caged Parrot’ for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case over the alleged liquor policy ‘scam’ in Delhi. About Judges, even as granting bail to Chief Minister Read More …

In News A plot of land in Uttar Pradesh, once owned by the family of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, is scheduled to be auctioned under the provisions of The Enemy Property Act. Historical Context The origin of the Enemy Read More …

Context The Rajasthan government authorized 33% reservation for women within the police force through identifying to amend the State Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989. Current Status Over the years, the representation of women in Indian police has increased. However, it’s Read More …