President’s Rule Subject – Polity Context – BJP MP asks for Presidential Rule in Jharkhand after ECI order on official Concept – It is the suspension of an elected state/UT government and the imposition of direct rule of the Centre, also called as the “state emergency”. The Constitution provides for the President’s Rule imposition […]

    Rajya Sabha marks Human Rights Day Subject – Polity Context – Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson opened proceedings by marking the 73rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The anniversary is celebrated across the world as Human Rights Day. Concept – Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on 10th […]

    Judicial review of Speaker’s decision Subject – Polity Context – Supreme Court sets aside Manipur Speaker’s order disqualifying three MLAs for defection Concept – Constitutional courts cannot judicially review disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) of the Constitution until the Speaker or Chairman makes a final decision on merits. A 28-year-old […]

    Law Commission of India Subject – Polity Context – Law panel appointments under consideration Concept – The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 for a three-year term. Since then, twenty one more Commissions have […]