Source: PIB Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th March 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th March 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha (28th July 2021) Present Status: Received the assent of the President on the 7th August 2021. About Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021: The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Juvenile… Continue reading Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What has the Supreme Court said?4 What were the issues with the Act? What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the practice of police registering FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. The act was struck down… Continue reading Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
Present Status: Open for public suggestions till 14th Jul 2021 About Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021 Objectives: To prevent and counter trafficking in persons, especially women and children. To provide for care, protection, and rehabilitation to the victims, while respecting their rights To create a supportive legal, economic and social environment… Continue reading Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Source: TOI What is the news? The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the present law (Juvenile Justice Act) dealing with children aged below 16 in heinous-crime cases as juvenile offenders is “totally inadequate and ill equipped”. Background Court made the observations on June 25 while dismissing a criminal revision… Continue reading Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Film Fraternity has written a letter to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) to withdraw the Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021. About the Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021. The Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021 makes an amendment to the Cinematograph Act,1952. The bill gives the union government… Continue reading Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry
Indian Vessels Act, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (22nd Jul 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 11th August, 2021 About Indian Vessels Act, 2021: Indian Vessels bill, 2021 seeks to replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The bill aims to regulate the safety, security and registration of inland vessels.… Continue reading Indian Vessels Act, 2021
“OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet
What is the News? The Union Government has approved a plan for Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) Corporatisation. About Ordnance Factory Board(OFB): Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) is an umbrella body of 41 Ordnance Factories. Origin: In 1775, British authorities accepted the establishment of the Board of Ordnance in Fort William, Kolkata. This marked the official beginning of the Army… Continue reading “OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet
Model Tenancy Act
Introduced: The Bill was introduced as a Government Bill (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) Present Status: Model Act is enacted and circulated to States Aim of the Act: To create a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive rental housing market in the country. It will address the issue of homelessness by creating adequate rental housing stock… Continue reading Model Tenancy Act
FCRA Amendments are Crippling Work of NGOs
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 FCRA Amendment Act, 2020:4 What is the issue with this amendment?5 About FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act): 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… Continue reading FCRA Amendments are Crippling Work of NGOs
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
