Source- This post on Section 436A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been created based on the article “Why Sharjeel Imam was granted bail — and why he still will not be released” published in “Indian Express” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? Sharjeel Imam who was convicted in the case of sedition and unlawful… Continue reading Section 436-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
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.
Article 329(b) of the Constitution
Source-This post on Article 329(b) of the Constitution has been created based on the article “What’s Article 329(b) invoked by EC in SC that restricts judicial intervention in poll process” published in “The Print” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? The Election Commission (EC) recently cited Article 329(b) of the Constitution, which prevents courts from… Continue reading Article 329(b) of the Constitution
Supreme Court Ruling on Election Manifestos
Source-This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Election Manifestos has been created based on the article “Nothing ‘corrupt’ in making promises in manifestos, says SC” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court recently stated that there is nothing corrupt about promises made in a political party’s manifesto which eventually works… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Election Manifestos
Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Source-This post on Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) has been created based on the article “Supreme Court halts deportation of Cooch Behar woman declared foreigner by tribunal” published in “Bar and Bench” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court recently stopped the deportation of a woman who had been declared a foreigner by a… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Source-This post on Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has been created based on the article “Supreme Court Upholds ICAI Rule Limiting Number Of Tax Audits By Chartered Accountants Per Yer; Declares It Operative From April 1, 2024” published in “Live Law” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court recently confirmed… Continue reading Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure
Source-This post on Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure has been created based on the article ” No legal mandate to share voter turnout with public, says EC” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? The Election Commission (EC) stated to the Supreme Court that there was no “legal mandate”… Continue reading Election Commission Stance on Voter Turnout Disclosure
Supreme Court Ruling on PMLA Arrest Norms
Source-This post on Supreme Court Ruling on PMLA Arrest Norms is based on the article “SC limits ED’s power to arrest PMLA accused” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? The recent Supreme Court decision has specified the obligations to notify an accused of the reasons for their arrest under the Prevention… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on PMLA Arrest Norms
Supreme Court Judgment on Private Property Acquisition
Source-This post on Supreme Court Judgment on Private Property Acquisition is based on the article “State cannot acquire property without proper procedure: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court made a pivotal decision to safeguard private property against arbitrary state acquisition for “public purpose”. The court ruled… Continue reading Supreme Court Judgment on Private Property Acquisition
Digital Locker
Source- This post on Digital Locker is based on the article “What is DigiLocker and does it keep your data and documents safe?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Following the release of results for various boards across the country, it has been observed that numerous students now have… Continue reading Digital Locker
Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
Source– This post on Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths has been created based on the article “Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has released standardized guidelines for verifying heatstroke and heat-related deaths across the… Continue reading Health Ministry issues norms for confirming heat-related deaths
