What is the News? Recently, the two separate Benches of the Supreme Court have criticized the “Sealed Cover Jurisprudence” practised by the Government in Courts. What is Sealed Cover Jurisprudence? It is a practice used by the Supreme Court and sometimes lower courts of asking for or accepting information from government agencies in sealed envelopes… Continue reading Supreme Court tears into practice of ‘sealed cover jurisprudence’
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.
Hijab not an essential practice of Islam, rules Karnataka High Court
What is the News? Karnataka High Court has pronounced its verdict on the petitions related to the row over wearing hijab in educational institutions. What were the issues before the Karnataka High Court? The questions before the High Court were: – Whether the wearing of the hijab is essential religious practice under Islam. – Whether… Continue reading Hijab not an essential practice of Islam, rules Karnataka High Court
ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
What is the News? The Election Commission of India(ECI) has hosted the virtual International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2022. What is the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP)? India has been hosting the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) since the 2012 elections. During this programme, International delegates are invited to visit the Polling stations and see the electoral processes… Continue reading ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
What is the News? The Centre has issued an order on the central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers. The order states that IPS officers coming to the Centre at the DIG level would no longer be required to be empanelled at that level with the Union Government. Note: This order comes after the… Continue reading Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
What is the news? Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban on students wearing a hijab in educational institutions. In the last hearing, the arguments were based on whether the state can justify the ban on the ground that it violates ‘public order’. What is Public Order?… Continue reading Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
What is the News? The President will take part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review. What is the President’s Fleet Review? President’s Fleet Review is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. The President is taken on one of the… Continue reading Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
Explained: Freedom of religion and attire
What is the News? Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s Udupi district for wearing a hijab. The issue throws up legal questions on reading the freedom of religion and whether the right to wear a hijab is constitutionally protected or not. How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution? Article… Continue reading Explained: Freedom of religion and attire
Lok Adalats not courts, no precedent value of settlement decrees, says SC
What is the News? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has ruled that Lok Adalat are not courts and their settlement decrees cannot be cited as a precedent before a court of law. What was the issue? In 1984, Noida Authority had acquired the land by giving compensation for lower rate. All the landowners… Continue reading Lok Adalats not courts, no precedent value of settlement decrees, says SC
High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
What is the News? Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. What was the local reservation law passed by the Haryana Government? Haryana Assembly has passed The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020. The Bill provided for 75% reservation for… Continue reading High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
Explained: At the root of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute, a committee report from 1951
What is the News? Recently, Assam Chief Minister met his Arunachal counterpart to discuss decades-old boundary dispute between the two states. What is the historical background of the boundary dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh? The dispute dates back to the British era when in 1873 British announced inner line regulation. British demarcated planes and… Continue reading Explained: At the root of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute, a committee report from 1951
