Source: The post is based on the article “Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?” published in Indian Express on 4th February 2023 What is the News? Chief Justice of India (CJI) has recently reiterated that the collegium takes into consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne judges while… Continue reading Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?
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.
Supreme Court eases procedures for terminally ill patients to withdraw medical treatment
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court eases procedures for terminally ill patients to withdraw medical treatment” published in The Hindu on 4th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Living Will/advance medical directive(AMD)? 3 What was the 2018 Supreme Court judgment on living will?4 What are the modified guidelines… Continue reading Supreme Court eases procedures for terminally ill patients to withdraw medical treatment
No bar on contesting two seats in one poll
Source: The post is based on the article “No bar on contesting two seats in one poll” published in The Hindu on 3rd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 What is the government’s stand on one candidate contesting from two seats?4 What are the concerns associated with one candidate… Continue reading No bar on contesting two seats in one poll
Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Law Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Law Minister” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? The Finance Minister has allocated ₹7,000 crore for the introduction of Phase 3 of the eCourts Project. What is… Continue reading Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Law Minister
Chargesheets need not be put in public domain: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Chargesheets need not be put in public domain: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 21st January 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has held the state is not obliged to provide the public free access to chargesheets by uploading them on police or government… Continue reading Chargesheets need not be put in public domain: Supreme Court
MoP for the appointment of judges: Law Minister’s suggestion to CJI on appointment of judges: The context and background, explained
Source: The post is based on the articles “Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s suggestion to CJI DY Chandrachud on appointment of judges: The context and background, explained” published in the Indian Express on 17th January 2023 “Be Wise, Centre & SC – Better than court’s stand & GoI’s proposal is revising the collegium’s memorandum of procedure” published… Continue reading MoP for the appointment of judges: Law Minister’s suggestion to CJI on appointment of judges: The context and background, explained
Kollam is first Constitution literate district
Source: The post is based on the article “Kollam is first Constitution literate district” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. What is the News? Kollam will be officially declared India’s first Constitution literate district by Kerala Chief Minister. How was Kollam declared India’s first Constitution literate district? The Constitution Literacy Campaign was launched… Continue reading Kollam is first Constitution literate district
Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002” published in PIB on 12th January 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of three new cooperative bodies under the Multi-State Cooperative… Continue reading Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
Source: The post is based on the article “Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Vice President of India has addressed the 83rd All-India Presiding Officer’s conference. What are the key highlights from his address? On Basic Structure: He cited the Supreme… Continue reading Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation
Source: The post is based on the article “SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation” published in Indian Express on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delegated Legislation?3 What was the delegation of power in the demonetisation case?4 What was the Supreme Court verdict on demonetization?5 Why is excessive delegation power… Continue reading SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation
