SC to consider giving more ‘bite’ to media regulations, suggests raising the penalty Subject : Polity Section: National body Context The Supreme Court noted that a ₹1 lakh fine is inadequate to discourage unethical conduct by TV channels and suggested a fine exceeding the show’s profits. SC’s Stance on Media Regulation and Self-Regulation […]

    President approves four Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras Subject : Polity Section: Msc Context: President Droupadi Murmu approves 76 gallantry awards for armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel. The approval comes on the eve of the 77th Independence Day. Gallantry Awards in India: Recognizing Bravery and Sacrifice Gallantry Awards instituted […]

    Indian Post Office Act 1898, to be repealed Subject: Polity Section: Legislation In News: Post Office Bill, 2023 introduced in Rajya Sabha,  Indian Post Office Act, 1898 to be repealed. Key Points:    Post Office Bill, 2023, introduced in the Rajya Sabha. It will repeal the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, and consolidate and […]

    How the Indian Penal Code came into existence under British colonial rule Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the bills on August 11 in the Lok Sabha. The proposed bills are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill. The […]

    Bulldozing the law and the Constitution Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: The recent Nuh Violence. What was the issue: After the Nuh violence the demolition of dwellings and business establishments of people who are accused in criminal cases especially offenses having communal sensitivity were carried out without following the procedure as established by […]