Ram temple get FCRA node Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Ram temple gets FCRA node. More about the news: The Union Home Ministry has given approval to the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, allowing them to receive foreign donations for building the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Trust confirmed that […]
SC in Delhi Excise Case: ‘predicate offence’ necessary for PMLA violations Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news In News: The Supreme Court has noted the necessity of a predicate offense of bribery against Manish Sisodia for PMLA charge of money laundering to stand. Key Points: Enforcement Directorate (ED) is presently holding Manish Sisodia […]
SC divided on allowing unmarried couples to adopt children jointly Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Constitution Bench, which delivered a majority judgment in the same sex marriage case on Tuesday, was divided in its opinions on whether unmarried couples, including same sex partners, can jointly adopt children. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud held […]
Transpersons have right to marry under existing law Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the right to marry under existing law. About Judgment: A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud held that “transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have the freedom and entitlement to marry under the existing statutory provisions”. The gender of a person is not the same as their sexuality. A person is a […]
SC verdict on same sex marriages Subject: Polity Section: Constitution More about the news: A five-judge Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, issued a unanimous ruling against legalizing same-sex marriage in India, also rejecting civil unions for non-heterosexual couples in a 3:2 verdict. They stated that Parliament should decide on […]