vdAdmin April 24, 2024
Hookah Ban : Why Karnataka High Court Upheld:
Why in News? The Karnataka High Court has recently upheld the state government’s ban on hookahs as being in the interest of the general public, and ruled that hookah bars were an illegal “service” under India’s anti-tobacco law. Article 47 and Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution: The government argued that Article 47 of the Constitution […]
vdAdmin April 22, 2024
Climate litigation in India & world:
Why in News? Courts in India have been dealing with climate-related issues for a long time . The article discuss the issues raised by SC recently regarding climate change & individuals rights. The SC has said that that people had a fundamental right to be free from adverse impacts of climate change, and that this […]
vdAdmin April 20, 2024
IPC Sections -188 & 171 H
Why in News? The Allahabad High Court has quashed the proceedings against Samajwadi Party candidate from Gonda Lok Sabha seat, Shreya Verma, in a case of violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the 2022 Assembly elections. She was booked under IPC sections 188 & 171 H for canvassing allegedly without obtaining permission […]
vdAdmin April 19, 2024
Can UP interfaith live-in couples get police protection?
Why in News? The Allahabad High court has given varying interpretation on live in relationship and police protection. In 15 orders by six benches of the Allahabad High Court over past year, 12 couples were denied cover on definition of ‘live-in’, three got relief. so the question is , Can interfaith couples in a consensual […]
vdAdmin April 18, 2024
“silence period’ Under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951:
Why in News? The Election commission has recently halted Bengal Governor’s Cooch Behar trip on poll eve. The EC said Ananda Bose’s programme will violate Model Code of Conduct and disturb poll officials and the police; it feels there is no ‘imminently known’ need for the tour on April 18, 19. What EC said […]
vdAdmin April 17, 2024
National Election Fund (NEF):
Why in News ? The Prime Minister’s anguish over the Supreme Court declaring electoral bonds unconstitutional and the consequences of this decision needs to be considered seriously and with a broad perspective. The former election comissioner of India , S Y Quraishi have been advocating a workable solution, namely, the introduction of a National Election […]
vdAdmin April 17, 2024
The strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Why in News? Amid Chinese influence in the region, India needs to transform & strengthen its Act East policy strategy especially around Andaman and Nicobar group . • The Chinese People Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is rapidly enhancing its capabilities in the region. What is the strategic importance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? • […]
vdAdmin April 16, 2024
Health drink’ is not defined under the country’s food and safety standards laws:
Why in News? The Commerce Ministry has issued advisory to E-commerce platforms Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, etc, to remove all drinks and beverages like Bournvita, Horlicks, Protinex, etc, from the category of health drinks . • The ministry said there is no such thing as ‘health drink’ defined under the country’s food and safety standards laws. […]
vdAdmin April 15, 2024
Applications of AI in Judiciary: Opportunity & Challenges
Why in News? Addressing the Indo-Singapore Judicial Conference, Chief Justice of India has recently underlined the need for robust auditing mechanisms in place to check misleading information. CJI said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform the way legal professionals work. He underlined the “critical importance of balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations […]
vdAdmin April 13, 2024
Blood Money:
Keralites living across the world have crowdfunded Rs 34 crore to meet the ‘blood money’ to enable the release of a Kozhikode native facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. • Abdul Rahim has been in prison for the last 18 years after a 15-year-old boy, who was left in his care and was being […]
