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 […]
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