Source: The post is based on the article “Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the independence of the district judiciary is part of the basic structure of the Constitution. The court also said that judicial independence from… Continue reading Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
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.
Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
Source: The post is based on the article “Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? For the second time in a row, an organisation affiliated to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has deferred re-accreditation of the National Human Rights… Continue reading Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What is Ordinance? Article 123 of the Constitution… Continue reading Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how
L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that holding the power to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may arm the Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has Promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM
Elections and the airwaves
Source: The post is based on the article “Elections and the airwaves” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The six recognised national parties and one recognised State party were provided free airtime on public broadcasters during the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly elections. The parties were allocated a base time… Continue reading Elections and the airwaves
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban” published in TOI on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld amendments made by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, to allow… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
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 What is the News? The Supreme Court has decided to refer to a larger bench its 2016 ruling in the Nabam Rebia case. What… Continue reading Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
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 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favour of the Delhi government on the issue of who controls the bureaucracy in the national… 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
