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Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India

News: The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and IT. It stated that it is reconsidering the concept of safe harbour for social media platforms to tackle the spread of fake news online. About Safe Harbour Safe harbour is a legal protection granted to websites that… Continue reading Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India

Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968

News: Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued instructions to all states and UTs to conduct a Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7, 2025. Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968. About Civil Defence Civil defence (or civil protection) refers to organized government efforts aimed… Continue reading Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968

Cape Town Convention, 2001

News: The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025. The Bill seeks to give legal effect to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (also known as Cape Town Convention of 2001) and Protocol to this Convention in their application to India. About Cape Town Convention, 2001 It is… Continue reading Cape Town Convention, 2001

Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000

News– Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has challenged the government’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) to moderate and order the removal of content on social media. Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. About Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 It is India’s primary legislation governing cyber activities, electronic transactions, and… Continue reading Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000

Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

News– The Union government recently introduced The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. It aims to strengthen India’s borders and streamline immigration and foreigner-related laws. Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025. About Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 The Bill repeals and replaces the Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000, and three pre-independence laws, the… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999

News: The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999 is in the spotlight due to its application in the Torres investment scam, a major financial fraud that has impacted nearly 125,000 investors. About Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999 The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act,… Continue reading Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999

Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018

News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, introducing stricter rules to combat spam calls and SMS messages. About Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 It was introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to curb unsolicited commercial communication (spam)… Continue reading Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018

Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023

News: The Supreme Court announced it would consider hearing petitions in February challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 Constitutional provisions for appointment of ECs– Election Commissioners are appointed under Article 324 of… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023

No-Detention Policy

News: The Central Government has recently amended the Right to Education Act, 2009, eliminating the no-detention policy in schools governed by the Act. This includes Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions under the Ministries of Defence and Tribal Affairs. No Detention Policy About No-Detention Policy The policy, introduced under Section 16 of the… Continue reading No-Detention Policy

Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024

News: The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024. It enables major changes in India’s oil and gas exploration laws. About Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 The bill seeks to amend the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, with the goal of increasing investment in oil and… Continue reading Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024

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