CCI staring at lack of quorum logjam again Subject :Polity Section: National Body In News: Absence of quorum affecting work at CCI, especially with regards anti-profiteering under GST Key Points: Absence of quorum affecting work at CCI, which also includes major matters including mergers & acquisition (M&A) anti-profiteering matter (GST). Section 8 of […]

    PIL in Madras High Court insists on revoking UA certificate issued to Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer Subject :POLITY Section: National body Context: Litigant claims that the movie is full of violent scenes such as smashing heads, beheading, chopping off ear and therefore not conducive for children below 12 years of age About Central Board of […]

    Supreme Court Reserves Order on Inheritance Rights of Children from Invalid Marriages Subject :Polity Section: Msc Case Background and Context The case centers on the interpretation of Section 16(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Section 16 aims to legitimize children from null and void marriages as legitimate if the marriage were valid. […]

    Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court Questions Selective Application of Remission Policy in Gujarat Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court raised concerns over the Gujarat government’s alleged selective application of its premature release policy for prisoners. During the hearing, Justice B.V. Nagarathna directed probing questions at Additional Solicitor-General S.V. Raju, who was […]