Source: The post is based on the article “Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench” published in Indian Express on 13th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nabam Rebia case?3 How was Nabam Rebia case used in the Maharashtra political crisis case?4 Why… Continue reading Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
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.
SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour
Source: The post is based on the article “SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour” published in Indian Express on 12th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?3 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?4 What was the Central and State… Continue reading SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour
Governors can’t play a role in intra-party disputes, says court
Source: The post is based on the article “Governors can’t play a role in intra-party disputes, says court” published in The Hindu on 12th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the Governor is not empowered under the Constitution and the laws to enter the political arena and play a… Continue reading Governors can’t play a role in intra-party disputes, says court
SC verdict on the Shiv Sena case: Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The SC ruling on Sena vs. Sena” published in The Hindu on 12th May 2023 “Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict” published in the Indian Express on 12th May 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has passed a unanimous judgment on the various issues related to… Continue reading SC verdict on the Shiv Sena case: Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict
Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said it might revisit its 2021 ruling that the tenure of a superannuated officer may be extended only in exceptional… Continue reading Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court
High Court does not have power to direct changes to Scheduled Tribes List: CJI
Source: The post is based on the article “High Court does not have power to direct changes to Scheduled Tribes List: CJI” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that no High Court or State Government has the power to add, subtract or modify the… Continue reading High Court does not have power to direct changes to Scheduled Tribes List: CJI
With Supreme Court’s ruling on divorce, a look at its powers under Article 142 – and their criticism
Source: The post is based on the article “With Supreme Court’s ruling on divorce, a look at its powers under Article 142 – and their criticism” published in Indian Express on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Article 142 of the Indian Constitution?3 How have courts exercised power under Article 142?4… Continue reading With Supreme Court’s ruling on divorce, a look at its powers under Article 142 – and their criticism
Divorce can be granted on ‘grounds of irretrievable breakdown’: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Divorce can be granted on ‘grounds of irretrievable breakdown’: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 2nd May 2023 What is the News? The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held that a court can directly grant divorce under Article 142 of the Constitution in cases where… Continue reading Divorce can be granted on ‘grounds of irretrievable breakdown’: Supreme Court
Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States
Source: The post is based on the article “Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to suo motu register FIRs on hate speech incidents and proceed against offenders without… Continue reading Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States
Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has issued a terse warning to States against resorting to tax levies on electricity generation, including through the imposition of a water cess.… Continue reading Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation
