What is the News? The FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment) Act, 2020 has affected the work of many NGOs. They are facing difficulties in receiving foreign funds. FCRA Amendment Act, 2020: The amendment has made it compulsory for the NGOs to open an exclusive Bank account with the State Bank of India in New Delhi… Continue reading FCRA Amendments are Crippling Work of NGOs
Category: acts, bills and regulations
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th Mar 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha passed GNCTD Bill (22nd Mar 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha passed GNCTD Bill (24th Mar 2021) Present Status: Assent granted. Converted to an Act About GNCTD Amendment Act 2021 Objectives: Define the responsibilities of the elected government and the Lt. Governor (LG) Create a harmonious relationship between… Continue reading The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 2020
Introduced: Rajya Sabha (15th Sep 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th Mar 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th Mar 2021) Present Status: Assent granted. Converted to an Act. About National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions [NCAHP] Bill, 2020 Objective: The Bill seeks to regulate and standardize the education and practice of allied and healthcare professionals. Ministry: Health… Continue reading The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 2020
Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy or MTP Amendment bill is a step forward in recognising the rights of women. But it is not a giant leap. Introduction: The 1971 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act aims to reduce the maternal mortality ratio due to unsafe abortions in India. The amendments made a few significant… Continue reading Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021 Allows “Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution”
What is the news? The President of India promulgates the IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021. It allows the use of Pre-Pack insolvency resolution. About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021: IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021 amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Amendment allows the use of Pre-Packaged insolvency resolution as an alternative resolution mechanism… Continue reading IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021 Allows “Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution”
Promulgation of “Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021”
Promulgated: On 4th April 2021 Ministry: Law and Justice About the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021: Purpose of the Ordinance: It dissolves at least eight existing appellate tribunals. Now, High Courts and certain other bodies will be the appellate bodies under 9 acts. Further, it also amends the Finance Act 2017. Key Provisions of the Tribunals… Continue reading Promulgation of “Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021”
Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
Synopsis: The Right To Education Act evolved so much in the past. But there is still some arbitrariness in the RTE Act. Introduction: Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act or RTE Act is a horizontally enforceable Fundamental Right. That is, the Right is enforceable against the State and Individuals. But the Right To Education Act… Continue reading Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
What is the News? The caretakers of patients with ‘rare diseases’ are not satisfied with the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021. The Union Health Ministry recently released the policy. Rare Diseases: WHO defines a rare disease as a lifelong disease or disorder that often highly weakens an individual. It has a prevalence of 1… Continue reading Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues
Synopsis – The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 Continues to ignore Pregnant person’s rights. Introduction- Recently, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 passed in the upper house by voice vote. The bill seeks to amend the MTP Act, 1971. It provides for enhancing the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues
The NCT of Delhi Act, 2021 Enhances Cooperative Federalism
Synopsis: The accusation made on the Government regarding the passage of the Government of the NCT of Delhi Act 2021 is groundless. Background of the NCT of Delhi Bill Last week, both Houses of Parliament voted in favor of the amendments to the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi Act. Many criticized… Continue reading The NCT of Delhi Act, 2021 Enhances Cooperative Federalism
