Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? The Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular on March 17, 2025, emphasizing the mandatory reporting of births and deaths within 21 days by private and government hospitals under the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969 (amended in 2023). Key Points of the News: Mandatory Reporting under the RBD Act, […]

The National Herald case is a high-profile legal matter in India involving allegations of financial irregularities linked to the Indian National Congress (INC) party. Below is a detailed timeline and the present status of the case: Background Origins of the National Herald: The National Herald newspaper was established in 1938 by Jawaharlal Nehru to promote […]

Why in News ? The India Justice Report 2025, the fourth edition of this biennial report, has been released. It evaluates the performance of Indian states in delivering justice across four key pillars: policing, judiciary, prisons, and legal aid. Southern states, led by Karnataka, have dominated the rankings, while West Bengal fell to the last […]

Why in News? Telangana has become the first state in India to notify the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs), a significant step towards addressing disparities within SC communities. Why Important for UPSC Prelims & Mains? Prelims: Constitutional Provisions for SCs/STs/ Articles 341 and 342/15(4)/16(4) Mains: Relevant for essays and GS Paper II (Governance, Social Justice). […]

Why in News ? The Supreme Court, for the first time, mandates that the President must decide on bills referred by governors within three months from the date of referral Key Points Three-Month Deadline for Presidential Decision: The Supreme Court, for the first time, mandates that the President must decide on bills referred by governors […]

Why in News ? The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame guidelines to secure the property rights of orphaned minors in the Capital. Key Points of the News: Court Directive: The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame guidelines to secure the property rights of orphaned minors in […]

Why in News?  The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment criticizing Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for his “unconstitutional” inaction on 10 key Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature. The court deemed these Bills to have received assent, declared subsequent actions by President Droupadi Murmu void, and established strict timelines (one […]

Why in News?  President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, days after Parliament passed the contentious legislation following marathon debates in both Houses. What is Waqf ? Waqf refers to the permanent dedication of movable or immovable assets by an individual, known as a waqif, for purposes deemed pious, religious, […]

Why in News ?  In a landmark decision, all Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India, have resolved to disclose their assets publicly. This move aligns with the principles enshrined in the 1997 Restatement of Values of Judicial Life, which serves as a cornerstone of judicial ethics in India. Overview of the Restatement […]

Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India took a significant step by forming a National Task Force to address the alarming rise in student suicides on educational campuses, particularly following the deaths of two students at IIT Delhi in 2023. This decision reflects growing concern over mental health issues among students, compounded by […]