Source: The post is based on the article “Benami law cant be applied retrospectively: SC” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has struck down two vital provisions of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 which were introduced in the Benami law in 2016. Background… Continue reading Benami law cant be applied retrospectively: 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.
Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The government of India has released the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022. What is the purpose of Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022? The rules amend the original… Continue reading Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the statutory provisions for linking of voter ID and Aadhaar3 What are the benefits and concerns associated with the linking of voter ID and Aadhaar?4 About the data on linking of voter ID… Continue reading ‘Forcible’ Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog
Source: The post is based on the article “Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Niti Aayog has commissioned a report titled “Economic Impact of Select Decisions of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal of India”. What is the… Continue reading Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog
Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the law on Remission3 What is the statutory Power of Remission?4 What are the grounds for remission?5 When are… Continue reading Explained: Why the 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gangrape case walked out of jail
Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC” published in Business Standard on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Freebies?3 What are the Supreme Court’s observations on Freebies?4 What are the other options suggested by petitioners to curb Freebies? What is… Continue reading Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC
Mother being natural guardian of child has right to decide surname, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Mother being natural guardian of child has right to decide surname, says SC” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that a mother, being the only natural guardian of the child after the death of the biological… Continue reading Mother being natural guardian of child has right to decide surname, says SC
Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Collegium System?3 How are judicial appointments to the Supreme Court made?4 What are the criticisms against the collegium?5 What are the attempts… Continue reading Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium
No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session:Rajya Sabha Chairman
Source: The post is based on the article “No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session:Rajya Sabha Chairman” published in The Hindu on 6th August 2022. What is the News? Rajya Sabha Chairman has clarified that members of Parliament do not enjoy any immunity from arrest in criminal cases when the House is in… Continue reading No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session:Rajya Sabha Chairman
Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who do MPs disrupt Parliament?3 Who can suspend MPs for disruption?4 Can courts intervene in a matter of suspension of MPs? What is… Continue reading Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers
