SC seeks govt. response to pleas challenging extension of ED director Subject: Polity The Supreme Court on Monday sought the government’s response to petitions challenging the third extension in tenure given to Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra. A Bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai issued notice to the Union of […]

    Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner Subject :Polity Context: A private member’s bill in Lok Sabha has been introduced, which seeks the formation of a high-level committee, in order to bring transparency to the functioning of political parties. What is Private members’ Bill: The Bills introduced by private […]

    TIPRA forms panel for ethnic and religious inclusivity Subject:Polity Context: The TIPRA Motha had formed panels for ethnic and religious inclusivity. What is TIPRA Motha Movement: The TIPRA Motha is a regional tribal party formed for the movement for Greater Tipraland The parties are demanding a separate state of ‘Greater Tipraland’ for the […]

    Violation of Representation of Peoples Act 1951 Subject: Polity Context: A five-member TMC parliamentary delegation will visit the Election Commission of India on Monday to raise the alleged violation of the Representation of People’s Act in connection with party spokesperson Saket Gokhale’s arrest, the party said. About the Issue The TMC has alleged […]

    Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act amendment bill introduced in Lok Sabha Subject :Polity Context: The Bill proposes to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 in light of the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 which inserted Part IXB in the Constitution. Key highlights of the bill: Cooperative election authority: The Bill also seeks […]

    Chief Ministers must be consulted for appointing or removing Governors, says DMK Rajya Sabha member Subject :Polity Wilson brings Constitutional Amendment Bill as a private Bill in Upper House meant to clear certain grey areas in the Constitution regarding the powers of Governors, including the provisions of gubernatorial pleasure Appointment and Removal of […]

    Age of Consent Issue Subject :Polity Context: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on December 10, 2022 appealed to Parliament to have a relook at the issue of age of consent. Introduction: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud appealed to Parliament to have a relook at the issue of age of consent under […]