In Context There are many criticisms surrounding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Recently, the Supreme Court also upheld the core amendments made to the Act in 2002. Overall scenario Money laundering has become a matter of international concern and India has undertaken several international commitments in this regard. The PMLA was introduced in […]
In News The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry has suggested major amendments to the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act of 2007. About the Amendment The amendment was to make registration of godowns compulsory and to raise the penalty for various offences and to do away with the jail term as a punishment for the […]
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). More about the news About: Over 240 petitions were filed against the amendments in which the challengers claimed to violate personal liberty, procedures of law and the constitutional mandate. The verdict came on an extensive challenge […]
In Context Recently, the Supreme court bench said it will see to what extent it can or cannot intervene to stop political parties from distributing irrational freebies. More about the news The Supreme Court had issued notice to the Centre and Election Commission of India on the plea against freebies offered by the state parties. […]
In News The Lok Sabha passed the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022. About the Bill The Bill amends the Family Courts Act, 1984. The Act allows state governments to establish Family Courts by States to deal with disputes related to family and marriage The central government is empowered to notify dates for the Act to […]
In Context Recently, the government cleared the Model Tenancy Act (MTA) to regulate the rental market. In the news Only four States have revised their tenancy laws to be in line with the Model Tenancy Act (MTA). As per information available with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the States of Andhra Pradesh, […]
In News The Flag Code of India is a set of laws and conventions concerning the use, display, and hoisting of the Indian national flag in the country. Before the 2002 code was introduced, the display of the national flag was governed by provisions of The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, […]
In Context Recently ,The issues related to Technocratic initiatives in governance of MGNREGA & ICDS have been highlighted in some studies . A recent article by Tapasya of The Reporters’ Collective highlights some alarming technocratic proposals for ICDS About Initiatives Poshan Tracker In 2021, the Union government launched the Poshan Tracker, a centralised platform, to […]
In Context Several youths of Jammu and Kashmir were taken into preventive detention under the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA). More about the news Public Safety Act (PSA), allows detention for up to two years without a trial. Held under this Act, they are sent to jails outside the Union Territory and have lost all […]
In News Recently, the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, which seeks to extend the jurisdiction of Indian courts to the icy continent, was cleared by the Lok Sabha. Key Points The bill is set to become the first domestic legislation with regard to Antarctica in India. Aim: Promoting Antarctica as a natural reserve that is devoted […]
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