Boycott of Manipur Peace Committee by Kuki Representatives
Context: A day after the Centre constituted a peace committee in Manipur, most Kuki representatives said they will boycott the panel as it included Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and his supporters. Pointing out that their consent was not taken for including them on the panel, they demanded that the Centre make the situation conducive […]
Definition of Obscenity: POCSO Act
Context: Kerala HC recently quashed a case filed under India’s child protection law – the POCSO Act, against a woman accused of subjecting her children to an obscene act. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Salient features of the Act Contention/Criticisms […]
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? For the first time in the history of independent India, the turnover of Khadi and Village Industries Commission products has crossed Rs.1.34 lakh crores figure. About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC The broad objectives of the Khadi Village and Industries Commission encompassing self-reliance and […]
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, under the Department of Justice’s (Ministry of Law and Justice) Nyaya Bandhu, Pro Bono Club, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Tripura, in association with District Legal Services Authority West Tripura, organized a Door-to-Door Legal Aid Campaign. District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Role and Composition: […]
Statehood Day of Telangana
Focus: GS II- Polity Why in News? The Prime Minister of India greeted the people of Telangana on Statehood Day (2nd June). Key Points Telangana region after Independence History of Formation of Telangana Note These icons reflect the culture and tradition of Telangana state and three of them – Tangedu flowers, Palapitta and Jammi Chettu are […]
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 […]