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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

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”

National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021

Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 22/03/2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) Act,2021 Aim: The Act seeks to establish… Continue reading National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021

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