What is Contempt of Court?
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has started Contempt of Court Proceedings against two members of the NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Contempt of court? Contempt of court, as a concept that seeks to protect judicial institutions from motivated attacks and unwarranted criticism, and as a legal mechanism […]
Amendments to the Aircraft Rules 1937
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, aiming to promote Safety and Ease of Doing Business in Aviation Regulation. These amendments align India’s aviation regulations with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and international best practices. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Amendments to […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA
Context: Recent data from the Ministry of Home Affairs has revealed a concerning trend related to the registration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 in India. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is the FCRA? […]
Supreme Court to Consider Challenge Regarding Classification of Bills as Money Bills
Context: A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by the Chief Justice of India, addresses a request for priority to a reference concerning the manner in which the Centre got crucial amendments passed in the Parliament as Money Bills. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Money Bill: Definition and Constitutional Basis Procedure: […]
Same Sex Marriage in India
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court has delivered its long awaited verdict rejecting petitions to legalise same-sex marriage and delved deeper on the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 to examine the issue thoroughly, which have convergence and interrelationship with homosexuality. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court’s Observation on […]
Fast-Track Courts In India
Context: Ensuring the safety & security of women and girl child, the Department of Justice is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, to set up 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts across the nation for expeditious trials relating to Rape & POCSO Act cases. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
Appointment Of Chief Justice
Context: The affirmation from the Center to the Supreme Court regarding the imminent notification of appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur High Court is a positive development. Indicating a more cooperative stance towards Collegium recommendations, the Center has submitted 70 names endorsed by constitutional authorities from various states for High Court judge appointments. […]
Remote EVM (R-EVM)
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (R-EVM) in late 2022 to enhance domestic migrant voting and boost the voter turnout from the 2019 general election, which stood at 67.4%. A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS in September 2023 targeted 1,017 migrants in Delhi’s slums, consisting of 63% men and […]
Mera Yuva Bharat
Context: Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body called Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) – A Platform for Youth Empowerment Key Features: The Need for Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
What is Hate Speech
Context: A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) reveals that a concerning number of lawmakers in India have hate speech cases against them. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 of the Constitution– Freedom of Speech and Expression […]