About The Adverse Possession
Context: The 22nd Law Commission has said in its recent report that there is no justification for introducing any change in the law relating to adverse possession. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Adverse Possession Concept of Adverse Possession: Rationale behind Adverse Possession: Support from Legal Maxim: Historical Basis and Development: […]
Appointment of Vice-Chancellors
Context: A tussle between the Chief Minister of West Bengal and Governor came to the fore over the appointment of 10 senior professors as interim Vice-Chancellors (VC) of state-run universities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Role of Governor (Chancellor) in State Universities: Role of President (Visitor) in Central Universities: Hierarchy […]
Sedition Law Can Be Retained But With Safeguards: Law Commission
Context: The Law Commission, in its 22nd report, has urged that the sedition law needs to be retained but certain amendments should be made for greater clarity regarding its usage. Relevance: GS III: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Sedition? Historical background of Sedition laws About Sedition law About Section 124A of […]
About Delimitation of Constituencies
Context: Many politicians of the Southern States are raising voices over Delimitation of constituencies based on population, which they consider to be unfair. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Delimitation? Previous Delimitation Exercises: Objective and Impact: Objectives of Delimitation: Legal Provisions: What is the Delimitation Commission? Responsibilities of the […]
About The Central Vigilance Commission
Context: Recently, Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is comprised of 3 members: Removal of members (according to CVC […]
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023
Context: The President recently promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 to make a fresh claim of power over the services in the capital. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: The Government of National […]
Recusal of Judges
Context: Recently, former Supreme Court judge Justice M.R. Shah refused to recuse himself from hearing a plea by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt to submit additional evidence to back his Gujarat High Court appeal against his conviction in a 1990 custodial death case. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
Power to Promulgate, Repromulgate Ordinances
Context: The central government recently promulgated an Ordinance to undo a unanimous verdict of a 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Power to Promulgate Ordinance: Article 123 of the Indian Constitution: Article 213 of the Indian Constitution Conditions for Promulgation: Government’s Role: Force and […]
About The Forum Shopping
Context: Recently, to a litigant appearing before him, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud said that he will not permit forum shopping. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Forum Shopping: Consideration in Litigation Strategy: Example: Criticism of Forum Shopping: Supreme Court’s View on Forum Shopping: -Source: Indian Express
Krishna Water Dispute
Context: The nagging dispute over the water share of the Krishna river between Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) and Telangana remains unresolved, even nine years after the bifurcation of the combined State. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Inter-State relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges of federal structure), GS-I: Geography (Water […]