Complete organ transplant process in 6-8 weeks, says Delhi HC Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Delhi High Court has prescribed an ideal timeline of 6-8 weeks to complete the process of transplanting organs from living donors. More on news: Justice Prathiba M Singh said prolonged delays can cause significant mental and […]

    Maharashtra Speaker gives verdict on Shiv Sena split Subject: Polity Section: Parliament and legislature Context: Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar recognised the Shinde faction as the “real Shiv Sena”,while deciding on a set of 54 petitions calling for disqualification of Sena MLAs on both sides. Anti Defection Law: The Tenth Schedule which is popularly […]

    The laws around remission policy Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court on January 8 set aside the remission of 11 convicts  sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family, during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. The remission order was passed by the Gujarat government in August 2022. Legal and Constitutional Provisions: The constitutional provisions under Article 72 and 161 empower the President and Governor, respectively, to grant pardon, commutation, remission, respite, or reprieve to a convict. Additionally, […]