What is the News? The Supreme Court issues directions to police, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals(MACTs), and insurance companies regarding accident information reports. The aim of the directions is to make the compensation process to victims more smooth and claimant-friendly. What was the case? The Insurance company Bajaj Allianz filed a writ petition in the Supreme… Continue reading SC Issues Directions for “Accident Information Report”
Category: acts, bills and regulations
Bihar Assembly Passed the “Bihar Special Armed Police Bill 2021”
What is the News? Bihar State Assembly has passed the Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021. About Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021 The mandate of the bill is to maintain public order, combat extremism. Further, the bill ensures better protection and security of specific establishments. For this, the Bill proposes setting up a Special… Continue reading Bihar Assembly Passed the “Bihar Special Armed Police Bill 2021”
MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 MTP Bill aims to improve women’s reproductive rights. But it will restrict women’s bodily autonomy if implemented. Introduction: The Lok Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Now the bill is in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has to maintain caution in passing… Continue reading MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Synopsis:The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has few important concerns. But the move is a welcome step to the Insurance sector. Contents1 Introduction:2 About the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021:3 Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill:4 Government’s response to the concerns: Introduction: The Lok Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill had earlier been… Continue reading Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021
NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is against the spirit of Federalism.
Synopsis: The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 gives more powers to the Lieutenant governor(LG). Further, It is against the principle of representative democracy. Evolution of The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) act 1991 India follows Parliamentary democracy with a cabinet form of government. This is a basic structure of the Indian… Continue reading NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is against the spirit of Federalism.
Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Types of Mines in India3 About the MMDR Bill 20214 Salient provisions of the MMDR Bill 20215 Concerns with the MMDR Bill 20216 Advantages of the MMDR Bill 20217 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Bill,2021. The MMDR Bill 2021… Continue reading Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict
Synopsis: GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 appears to go against the idea of representative government. Introduction The Centre’s Bill is trying to amend the law that relates to the governance of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The bill claims that its aim is to implement the Supreme Court judgments on Delhi’s governance structure.… Continue reading GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.03.2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Mines). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. The Act seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This act regulates the mining sector in India. Salient… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key Provisions related to Delhi3 Salient features of the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 20214 Background of LG and Delhi Government Relationship5 Impact of Supreme Court Verdict on NCT of Delhi 6 Need for new NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill7 Implications of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill8 Suggestions Introduction The Government of National Capital… Continue reading The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Synopsis: The Madras High Court quashed a case of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The High Court also mentioned the need to amend the POCSO act. Contents1 The case and ruling 2 About the POCSO Act:3 Rationale behind the judgement:4 Way Ahead: The case and… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
