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Uniform Civil Code

In News Recently, Delhi HC called for Uniform Civil Code and asked the Central Government to take action. About Judgment Underlining the need for a Uniform Civil Code, the Delhi High Court has said that youth belonging to different communities, tribes, castes or religions who solemnise their marriage “ought not to be forced to struggle […]

Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News Recently, the government released the draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021 to the general public for comments until July 2.  The new draft proposes to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952 with provisions that will give the Centre “revisionary powers” and enable it to “re-examine” films already cleared by the Central Board of Film […]

Maratha Quota Law Unconstitutional: SC

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 […]

Attorney General of India

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 […]

Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021

In News  Recently, the Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 came into force. Rationale Behind This Section 44 of the 1991 GNCT Act deals with the conduct of business and there is no structural mechanism for effective time-bound implementation of the said section. Section 44 of the 1991 Act says […]

National Panchayati Raj Day

In News Every year, the National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th April. About the Day It marks a defining moment in the history of decentralisation of power, with the institutionalisation of Panchayati Raj, through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 which came into force with effect from 24th April 1993. It is commemorated […]

Finance Bill 2021

In News The Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval to the official amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021. The bill has already been enacted as Finance Act 2021. Major Points of the Amendments The Government amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021 are tax proposals that shall generate timely revenue for the Government and streamline existing […]

National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professionals Bill, 2020

In News Recently, The Lok Sabha passed the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020, to regulate and standardise the education and practice of allied and healthcare professionals in India. The group of allied professionals is large and the Bill is trying to regulate this field by providing dignity to their roles Key […]

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News Recently, Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Background The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Bill replaces the entry for the Devendrakulathan community with Devendra Kula Vellalar which includes Devendrakulathan, Kalladi, Kudumban, […]

Anti-Defection Law

In News Recently, Nominated MP Swapan Dasgupta resigned from Rajya Sabha, a year before completion of his term. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra had raised the issue of his disqualification from Rajya Sabha under the anti-defection law after the BJP had fielded Dasgupta as its candidate for the Tarakeswar constituency in the West Bengal Assembly […]