Child Welfare Committee (CWCs) Subject: Polity Context: The CWC pulled up police in a gangrape case of minor as CWC was kept in dark regarding the incident. Concept: It is a quasi-judicial agency and is the final authority on children in need of care and protection. It is an autonomous body. The Child […]

    ROLE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IN CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS Subject: Polity Context: Attorney General has refused consent for contempt proceedings against former CJI Gogoi. Concept: Section 15 of Contempt of Courts Act 1971, describes the procedure for contempt proceedings against an individual. In the case of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General or the Solicitor […]

    All India Judicial Service (AIJS) Subject: Polity Context: The Law Minister said that the govt was in talk with the Judiciary for AIJS to attract the “best minds” via competitive examinations and reservation to SC, ST, OBC so that the inclusive character of the judiciary Concept: The idea was first mooted by the […]

    Model Code of Conduct Subject: Polity Context: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in four poll-bound states and one Union Territory (Puducherry) starting from March 27. And due to covid-19 situation voting hour is increased by 1 hour. Concept: The Model Code of Conduct is enforced […]

    President’s rule Subject: Polity Context: President’s Rule was imposed in the Union Territory of Puducherry and the Legislative Assembly was placed under suspended animation. Concept: It was based on the report of administrator of the UT of Puducherry that administration of the Union Territory of Puducherry cannot be carried on in accordance with […]