Category: Factly: Polity and Nation

This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.

Supreme Court Rules: Private Property Acquisition Invalid Without Due Procedure

News: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the constitutional protection of private property under Article 300A, emphasizing that any acquisition of private property must strictly adhere to procedural safeguards.  Key Highlights of the Judgment Due Process is Integral to Property Rights The Supreme Court held that the requirement of a… Continue reading Supreme Court Rules: Private Property Acquisition Invalid Without Due Procedure

Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts

News: To address the increasing backlog of cases in High Courts, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled on January 30, 2025, that retired judges can be appointed as ad-hoc judges under specific conditions. About Ad-hoc Judge Ad-hoc judges are retired High Court judges who are temporarily reappointed to help clear pending cases.  They have the same… Continue reading Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts

Furlough and Parole

News: Recently, the convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a prison rule related to furloughs.  About Parole Parole is a conditional release of a prisoner who has served part of their sentence, allowing the person to live outside prison under specified conditions. The term originates from the French phrase… Continue reading Furlough and Parole

Central Pollution Control Board

News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) that only 167 posts out of 2,228 vacancies have been filled so far in 12 states and 2 UTs. Earlier the NGT had ordered to fill vacant posts across pollution control boards in the country by April end.  About Central Pollution Control… Continue reading Central Pollution Control Board

Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)

News: The Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) has set up a new regional office at Varanasi.  About Inland Waterway Authority of India  It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Inland Waterway Authority of India Act, 1985.  The authority undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland… Continue reading Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

News: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) in Hyderabad.  About Bureau of Energy Efficiency   It is a statutory body established by the central government in 2002 under the provisions… Continue reading Bureau of Energy Efficiency

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)

News: Recently, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ordered the liquidation of budget carrier Go First. It potentially brings an end to the airline and its 20-month-long insolvency proceedings. About National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) It is a quasi-judicial body established to handle civil corporate disputes.  It was established on 1st June 2016 under the… Continue reading National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)

Ad-hoc Judges in High Court

News: The Supreme Court recently suggested the temporary appointment of retired High Court judges on an ad hoc (as-needed) basis to address the backlog of pending criminal cases in several High Courts. About Ad-hoc Judges in High Court Constitutional Provisions– The appointment of ad hoc judges is provided for in the Constitution under Article 224A… Continue reading Ad-hoc Judges in High Court

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