Source: The post is based on the article “Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News? 2 About India Justice Report 20223 What are the key findings of the IJR on pending cases?4 What was the impact of pending cases… Continue reading Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
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 says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has quashed the Union government’s telecast ban on the Malayalam news channel. What was the case about? The Ministry of Information and… Continue reading Supreme Court says critical views on government policies not anti-establishment
India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic
Source: The post is based on the article “India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The third India Justice Report, 2022 has been released. What is the India Justice Report? India Justice Report is an initiative undertaken by Tata Trusts in… Continue reading India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic
Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliamentary panel report
Source: The post is based on the article “Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliamentary panel report” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lokpal?3 What are the key findings of the report on the performance of Lokpal?4 What are the… Continue reading Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliamentary panel report
What does Muslim personal law say on inheritance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does Muslim personal law say on inheritance?” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? A Muslim couple from Kerala has recently decided to get their marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), almost 30 years after getting married according to… Continue reading What does Muslim personal law say on inheritance?
Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks ChatGPT’s response in a bail plea case
Source: The post is based on the article “Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks ChatGPT’s response in a bail plea case” published in The Hindu on 28th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 Why was ChatGPT used in this case?4 What was the question put forth to ChatGPT? What… Continue reading Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks ChatGPT’s response in a bail plea case
Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that even a mere membership of a banned association is sufficient to constitute an… Continue reading Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice has submitted its recommendations on the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). What is the… Continue reading Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI
What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Amidst the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, some MPs said the government may guillotine the demands for grants and pass the Finance Bill without any discussion in the… Continue reading What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 – “Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law says” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023… Continue reading Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
