In News The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in 2021. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice also recommended changes to the Mediation Bill. Why does India need to promote mediation? Statutes: While there is no standalone legislation for mediation in India, there are several statutes containing mediation provisions, such […]
In News Recently, Supreme Court ruled that all women, irrespective of their marital status, are entitled to safe and legal abortion. More about the ruling Issue: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971 and its Rules of 2003 prohibit unmarried women who are between 20 weeks to 24 weeks pregnant to abort with […]
In Context India has achieved significant landmarks in the reduction of Child Mortality as per the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020. Report highlights Since 2014, the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in Infant Mortality Rate, Neonatal Mortality Rate, and Under-five Mortality Rate Infant Mortality Rate Infant Mortality Rate has registered a two-point […]
In News NCRB Report Key Findings Image Courtesy: IE Sedition Arguments in favour of Sedition Law Arguments against Sedition Law Sedition Laws in Other countries Way Ahead Source: IE
In News Karnataka High Court recently observed that nowhere in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act is bhang referred to as a prohibited drink or prohibited drug. In earlier cases, state high courts have ruled that bhang is not ganja, and is therefore not covered under the NDPS Act. What is bhang? Bhang […]
In News Recently the independent views on the requirement of “Nitipath” for the civil services along the lines of “Agnipath” were articulated. General viewpoint Many aspects of the Agnipath scheme offer a model for civil service recruitment. Years of service: Experts have called for officers to be filtered out after 10, 25 and 30 years […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court has reiterated that bail is the rule and jail is the exception. Meaning of bail Releasing a prisoner Bail connotes the process of procuring the release of an accused charged with certain offences by ensuring his future attendance in the court for trial and compelling him to remain within […]
In Context Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion recently completed eight years of its implementation. What is Financial inclusion? Financial inclusion may be defined as the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income […]
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to increase coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). More about the news Supreme Court’s direction: The apex court directed the Centre to re-determine coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) so that “more and more needy persons and citizens get the benefit”. […]
In Context Recently the Supreme Court refused to consider the question of derecognising political parties that resort to freebies. More about the news Issue: The apex court was considering the question of reining in the practice of political parties offering “irrational freebies” to the electorate if they are voted to power, especially in states which […]
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