Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What has the Supreme Court said?4 What were the issues with the Act? What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the practice of police registering FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. The act was struck down… Continue reading Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says 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.
In Leh and Kargil, different reasons to oppose Ladakh’s current status
Source-The Indian Express Synopsis- LEH demand for 6th schedule for Ladakh, while Kargil has asked for the reinstatement of special status under Article 35 and 370. Contents1 Introduction-2 Different demand from Ladakh districts –3 LEH demand for Sixth Schedule status4 Kargil demand for restoration of special status under Article 35 and 3705 Way forward- Introduction-… Continue reading In Leh and Kargil, different reasons to oppose Ladakh’s current status
Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 View of the district court4 View of the HC What is the news? In a landmark verdict, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that adoption can’t be restricted only to orphaned, abandoned, surrendered children or those in conflict with law or in need of care and protection. Background A Yavatmal district… Continue reading Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Delhi High Court in a recent judgment issued directions on feeding and managing stray dogs. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court asking the court to restrain the neighbor from feeding community dogs near the entrance or exit of his property. What… Continue reading Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”
Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”. Background: The Doing Business Report is the flagship publication of the World Bank Group. It benchmarks business regulations in 191 economies. The Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) index ranks countries. It is an indication of an economy’s position relative… Continue reading Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”
Government releases India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020
What is the News? Government of India has released the ranking of the India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020. About India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020: ISAC 2020 awards were presented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The awards were announced on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of Smart Cities Mission(SCM), Atal Mission for Urban Rejuvenation… Continue reading Government releases India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020
PM backs delimitation exercise, grassroots democracy in J&K
What is the News? Delimitation of constituencies is being carried out in union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, Prime Minister of India chaired a meeting with political parties of Jammu and Kashmir. What is Delimitation? Delimitation is the redrawing of boundaries of an assembly or Lok Sabha constituency to reflect changes in the population of a region. Conducted by: The Parliament enacts a… Continue reading PM backs delimitation exercise, grassroots democracy in J&K
What are class action suits?
Contents1 Synopsis2 What are class action suits?3 Can Class Action Suits be compared to Public Interest Litigation(PIL)?4 What has deterred the development of class action suits in India? Synopsis The families of 71 people who were killed after Cyclone Tauktae destroyed ONGC’s barge vessels off Bombay High have received compensation. However, India’s laws for negligence… Continue reading What are class action suits?
Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Synopsis: Recently, two Supreme Court (SC) judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter. Why does a judge recuse? The judges usually recuse themselves when there is a Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest: It can occur… Continue reading Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
What is the News? The Prime Minister write up on four reforms brought, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in May 2020 have improved the ease of living for the public, particularly the poor, the vulnerable and the middle class. Background: In May 2020, the Centre had announced to increase borrowing limits of states from 3% to 5% of their… Continue reading Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
