Inheritance Rights of Children from Void Marriages Under Mitakshara Law
Context: The Supreme Court has ruled that children born of void or voidable marriages can inherit their parent’s share in a joint Hindu family property under the Mitakshara Law. However, they won’t have rights to property belonging to other family members. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Void or Voidable marriage […]
One Nation One Election Plan
Context: The Centre has recently formed an eight-member committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind and including Union Home Minister, to examine the feasibility of implementing the “one nation, one election” idea. This committee, outlined with seven terms of reference, will consider whether a constitutional amendment is required and if states need to ratify […]
A Progressive UCC Must Protect The Child’s Best Interests
Context Relevance GS2- Mains Question The Uniform Civil Code needs to look beyond issues of marriage and divorce and ensure a fair chance to adoptive parents in cases of child adoption. Analyse. (10 marks, 150 words) Important legislations and judgments in this regard: In the Githa Hariharan case of 1999, the Supreme Court of India clarified that the […]
RTI Online Portal Data Loss and Maintenance
Context: The Union government’s RTI Online portal has experienced data loss, including past applications and responses, highlighting challenges in maintaining accountability under the RTI Act. The portal is currently undergoing maintenance to restore the missing archival data. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Right to Information (RTI) Act Challenges and Concerns […]
Zonal Councils In India
Context: Union Home Minister will chair the 26th meeting of the Western Zonal Council at Gandhinagar. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are Zonal Councils? Each zonal council consists of the following members Composition: Objectives of the zonal councils: -Source: Indian Express
About The National Judicial Data Grid
Context: Recently, the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) has gained significant attention for its role in revolutionizing the way judicial proceedings are managed in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) Online Database for Judicial Proceedings Features for Access and Evaluation Role in Judicial Management Linkage […]
Key Cabinet Decisions
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a slew of schemes ranging from the PMe-Bus Sewa to seven multi-tracking projects of the Indian Railways worth Rs 32,500 crore. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: PM e-Bus Sewa: Green Mobility Enhancement: The Union Cabinet approved the PM e-Bus Sewa initiative to elevate urban bus […]
About Preventive Detention In India
Context: The Kerala High Court has underscored that the power of preventive detention can only be invoked in cases where an individual’s activities pose a threat to public order or are detrimental to society. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About Preventive […]
Removal of Section 377 of IPC and Its Consequences
Context: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the proposed replacement for the Indian Penal Code (IPC), does not contain IPC Section 377 (or an equivalent section), which was read down by the Supreme Court in 2018. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Section 377 of the IPC: Historical Perspective: Navtej Singh […]
Reforming Colonial-era Laws: Recent Legislative Developments
Context: Recently, the Union Home Minister introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha that aim to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, which were enacted during the British rule in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details Key Features of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita […]