In News As of July 30, 2021, nearly 4 crore cases — over 1 crore civil and nearly 3 crore criminal — are pending in lower and subordinate courts across India. (Image Courtesy: IE ) Subordinate or Lower Courts in Districts In each district of India there are various types of subordinate or lower […]
In News Recently, the Union Government has transferred or appointed Governors of eight States. About Governor He/she is the Chief Executive Head of a State. Like the President of India, he is a nominal (titular or constitutional) head and also acts as an agent of the central government. Therefore, the office of governor has a […]
In News The tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal is extended by the the government for a period of one more year with effect from July 1. About This is the second time the Centre has extended his tenure. He received his first extension of term in 2020. He was the the 15th Attorney General […]
In News Recently, Two Supreme Court judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. On June 21, Delhi High Court judge Anup Bhambhani recused himself from hearing a plea by digital media houses challenging the validity of the IT rules regulating intermediaries. About Judge Recusal When there is a conflict of […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) e-Committee has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings. The e-Committee is working with the Department of Justice and has invited suggestions and inputs from all stakeholders by 30th June 2021. Background The SC, in the judgment of Swapnil Tripathi and Indira Jaisingh […]
In News The Chief Justice of India, recently, launched a mobile app for journalists to see live proceedings of the Supreme Court (SC). Background The Media is considered the Fourth pillar of democracy. Objective of the media is to spread the news to people. Presently, people can’t access the live proceedings of the Supreme Court […]
In News Recently, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has unanimously declared Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 unconstitutional. Reservation in Maharashtra The Maharashtra State Reservation (of Seats for Admission in Educational Institutions in the State and for Appointments to the Posts in the Public Services […]
In News Recently, eminent jurist and former Attorney General of India (AGI) Soli Sorabjee has passed away. About Soli Sorabjee He was twice appointed AGI (first in 1989 for a year and again in 1998 for five years). Major Contributions He appeared in several historic cases, including the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) or the Basic […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has asked the Centre and four States to file their responses on a plea seeking a direction to repeal the provisions criminalising begging. Background In February 2020, the SC sought a response from the Centre and five States (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Bihar) on a plea related […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has held that the case against two Italian marines will be closed only after Republic of Italy deposits with it Rs. 10 crore as compensation to victims. Background In February 2012, two Indian fishermen onboard fishing vessel St Antony were gunned down near Lakshadweep islands by two Italian […]
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