Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News?  The Supreme Court  has recently  gave two significant judgments that impact the liberty of people accused of criminal offences. The first judgment says that the custody of an accused is not necessary prior to the filing of the charge sheet in certain criminal cases. If the lower courts strictly comply with the […]

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the house. Here are the key roles and powers of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: Roles of the Speaker Presiding Officer: The Speaker presides over the sessions of the Lok Sabha, maintaining […]

Why in News ? Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term, alongside 71 ministers. 30 Cabinet Ministers, five Ministers of State (MoS) with Independent Charge, and 36 MoS took the oath of office and secrecy. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oaths. About council of ministers (CoM): The Council of […]

Why in News? The term was recently used in an article. What  is Transformative constitutionalism? Transformative constitutionalism is a concept that emphasizes the ability of a constitution to be a tool for social change. It argues that the constitution is not a static document, but rather a living document that can be interpreted and applied […]

With the General Elections throwing up a fractured mandate, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party are set to play a key role in government formation at the Centre. As a result, their past demands for special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, are back in focus. The TDP […]

Why in News ?  The Allahabad High Court has acquitted and quashed the conviction and sentence of a husband in a case under Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act (DP Act) and IPC Sections 498A, 307, 323 and 34  IPC based on lack of credibility in the testimony of wife. The Court also held […]

Personality rights in India are not a codified legal right but are recognized and protected through various existing legal principles and judicial pronouncements. These rights grant individuals control over aspects of their identity and how they are presented to the world. The closest statute to protect personality rights is Article 21 of the Constitution of India […]

India’s Draft Digital Competition Bill, proposed in March 2024, aims to regulate large digital enterprises and promote a fair and competitive digital marketplace. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Focus: The Bill targets companies designated as Systematically Significant Digital Enterprises (SSDEs) based on factors like turnover, user base, and market influence. This likely applies […]

  Why in news? The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials has recently  arrested a foreign national, who was found smuggling 77 capsules filled with 1.46 kg Cocaine worth Rs 15 crore in his stomach. DRI has arrested him under relevant sections of Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. About The Directorate of Revenue […]

It was a legislation enacted in British India to regulate the production, distribution, possession, and consumption of intoxicating liquors and drugs within the United Provinces, which roughly corresponds to the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It defined terms like “excise revenue,” “excise officer,” “liquor,” and “intoxicating drug.” What is Liquor? The Act defines […]