In News A recent analysis of records shows that the National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked in Uttar Pradesh (UP) frequently. About National Security Act It empowers the government to detain a person if the authorities are satisfied that the person is a threat to national security or to prevent such people from disrupting […]
In News The eCommittee Supreme Court of India released the Draft Vision document for Phase III of the e-Courts Project. Phase III of the eCourts Project Phase III of the eCourts Project in India is rooted in two central facets—access and inclusion. It envisions a judicial system that is more easily accessible irrespective of geographical […]
In News The Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde has lauded Goa’s Uniform Civil Code, and encouraged “intellectuals” indulging in “academic talk” to visit the state to learn more about it. Background Earlier in September 2019, the Supreme Court had described Goa as a “shining example” with a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Goa […]
In News The Supreme Court asked the government to clarify the status of 55 recommendations made by the Collegium for judicial appointments to various High Courts six months to nearly a year-and-a-half ago. About Collegium made 44 recommendations out of 55 to fill vacancies in the Calcutta, Madhya Pradesh, Gauhati, Rajasthan and Punjab High Courts. […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has highlighted that the Army’s evaluation criteria for granting Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Officers (SSO) have systematically discriminated against them. Background In February 2020, in the Secretary, Ministry of Defence versus Babita Puniya case, the SC had directed the government to ensure that women SSOs […]
In News Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad A. Bobde has recommended Justice N.V. Ramana, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court (SC), who is set to take over as the 48th CJI from 24th April 2021. About Justice Ramana Appointment of Chief Justice The CJI and the Judges of the SC are […]
In News Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) judge has outlined a three-pronged approach, with a special focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), to reverse the nearly 4 crore pendency in courts across the country. Three-pronged Approach Improve judicial infrastructure through the use of e-platforms and setting up of more courts. Settle disputes at the pre-litigation […]
In News The Supreme Court has termed the appointment of bureaucrats as State Election Commissioners (SEC) against independence of SEC and hence unconstitutional. Hence only independent persons, not bureaucrats should be appointed as SEC. Giving government employees the additional charge of SEC is a “mockery of the Constitution” as per Justice F Nariman. This judgment […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which gives more discretionary powers to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi. Legislation and Powers of Delhi Legislature Delhi is a Union Territory with a legislature and it came into […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which gives more discretionary powers to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi. About the Amendment Bill It proposes to amend Sections 21, 24, 33 and 44 of the 1991 Act. […]
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