Source: The Hindu Recently, the Supreme Court clarifies its stand on the reservation in reorganised states. The court held that a person can claim benefits in either of the successor states. About the Supreme Court (SC) verdict: The court ruled that a person cannot claim the benefit of reservation simultaneously in both the successor states upon… Continue reading Quota benefit cant be availed simultaneously in 2 states
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.
SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine
Source: Times of India What is the news? According to Supreme Court, arbitrary arrest should not be done when the accused is cooperating in the probe and there is no reason to believe that s/he will abscond or influence the investigation. Context The court passed the order on a plea of an accused seeking anticipatory… Continue reading SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine
Good news on news (On new IT rules)
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Bombay High Court has stayed part of the new IT rules which aim to control the news media along with social media and OTT platforms. What did the court say? The court identified the threat to free expression and argued that the rules are subordinate legislation… Continue reading Good news on news (On new IT rules)
No need for dedicated force to protect judges, courts: Government
Source: TOI What is the News? The Government of India has told the Supreme Court that there is no need to create a dedicated security force to provide protection to judges. Instead, a special unit or branch should be formed within the state police for this purpose. What is the issue? A petition was filed… Continue reading No need for dedicated force to protect judges, courts: Government
Lok Sabha passes Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC list
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021. About Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021: Main Purpose of the Bill: The Bill amends the Constitution to allow states and union territories to prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes. Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC list
Union Home Minister chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Home Minister has chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. About Parliamentary Committee on Official Language: The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language was set up in 1976 under section 4 of the Official Languages Act,1963. Mandate: The Committee shall review the progress made… Continue reading Union Home Minister chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
No authority can force RTI applicant to submit ID: Panel
Source: TOI What is the news? In a landmark order in a case, the state information commission (SIC) Haryana has made it clear that no authority in the state can force an RTI applicant to apply in a particular format or submit identity proof with the application. Background As per the case, an advocate had filed an RTI before… Continue reading No authority can force RTI applicant to submit ID: Panel
Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Custodial Violence?3 Reasons for Custodial Violence:4 Other Facts Mentioned in the Article: What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Section 433A mandates that a prisoner’s sentence can be remitted only after 14 years of jail. Recently, the Supreme Court has observed that the power of the Governor under Article 161 of the Constitution to commute a sentence or to pardon will override the restrictions imposed under Section… Continue reading Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC
No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery: Supreme Court
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What did the Supreme Court say?4 Section 497 of IPC: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that DNA tests cannot be ordered to establish the legitimacy of a child born during the subsistence of a marriage if there is no primary… Continue reading No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery: Supreme Court
