Special status of Northeast States Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Supreme Court accepted Centre’s commitment to not alter the special provisions safeguarding northeastern states, during Article 370 challenge hearing. More about the news: Centre’s assurance of non-interference with special constitutional provisions safeguarding northeastern States was accepted by the Supreme Court Constitution Bench led […]

    Section 8 (4) of the Representation of the People Act 1951 Subject :Polity Section: Elections Context: The recent disqualification of Rahul Gandhi, based on his conviction and imprisonment in a defamation case and Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act 1951. What are the Disqualification and […]

    Causing floods is a terrorist offense in proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill to replace Indian Penal Code Subject :Polity Section: legislation in news Context: The Bill that seeks to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code defines terrorism as a separate offence for the first time as part of a general law. The Unlawful […]

    ICSSR’s Study on Socio-Economic Impact of Centre’s Schemes  Subject :Polity Section: National Body Context The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is set to announce research award results for the study of the Union government’s schemes and policies. Approximately 500 researchers will receive funding for fieldwork focused on specific geographical regions. ICSSR […]

    No Governor’s assent; Manipur Assembly session a non-starter Subject :Polity Section: Parliament and Legislation Context: The 60-member Manipur Assembly fails to convene a Special Session to address ethnic violence. State Cabinet recommends the session, but the Governor doesn’t issue the required notification. Notification should be given 15 days before a session. Constitutional Crisis […]

    Kerala Bus Driver’s Reprieve in Fatal Accident Case – SC Verdict Subject :Polity Section: Msc Background  A Kerala bus driver attributed a fatal accident to his “deformed left wrist“ The accident resulted in the deaths of five passengers and injuries to 63 others. Supreme Court Decision Bench led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna pronounced […]

    SC judgement delivered four decades ago counters President’s Rule in J&K Subject :Polity Section: Federalism Introduction A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered a one-page judgement 42 years ago, challenging the Centre’s claim of “breakdown of constitutional machinery” leading to President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir. The case is linked to former […]

    Panel calls for uniformity in tenure, the selection process of heads of various academies Subject :Polity Section: National body Context A Parliamentary Standing Committee’s (Department Related Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture) recommendations for uniformity in tenures and selection processes for heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions under the Ministry of […]