Source: The post is based on the article “No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Following a case of custodial violence in Tamil Nadu, the issue of police excesses are back at the forefront. There were 478… Continue reading Custodial Violence: No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task
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.
The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
Source: The post is based on the article “The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The 17th Lok Sabha which is entering its final year will likely become the shortest full-term Lok Sabha since 1952. How much has… Continue reading The 17th Lok Sabha is likely to be the shortest since 1952
Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022” published in Indian Express on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 has been released. What are the key findings of the report? Low spending on judiciary: India’s justice system as… Continue reading Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022
Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
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 What is the News? The India Justice Report(IJR) 2022 has been released. About India Justice Report 2022 Read here: India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic… Continue reading Close to half cases in HCs pending for over five years
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 What is the News? A Parliamentary Panel on the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has released a report on the performance of Lokpal.… 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. What is the News? Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a response from ChatGPT to assess worldwide views on bail when the assault was done… 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
