How the Supreme Court hears cases Sub: Polity Sec: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court of India faces a significant backlog of cases, with over 82,000 pending cases. To address this issue, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has implemented a new case prioritization system. The Court is currently focusing on special leave […]
Uproar in House over Hindi, Sanskrit names for new Bills Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Opposition MPs in Parliament have sharply criticized the government’s use of Hindi and Sanskrit names for new laws, accusing it of Hindi imposition and breaching Constitutional requirements. The debate was sparked by the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak (Indian Aircraft […]
Caste Census in India Sub : Polity Sec : Msc Why in News The demand for a caste census has reignited political and social debates in India. Proponents view it as a necessary step for equitable resource distribution, while critics question its practicality and feasibility. About Caste Census: The first caste census was […]
The Controversies Surrounding Pardoning Power Sub : Polity Sec : executive Why in News The controversy surrounding the U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to grant an unconditional pardon to his son Hunter Biden for federal tax and gun convictions has sparked widespread debate. This has raised questions about the use and misuse […]