Source: This post is based on the article “Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely” published in The Indian Express on 28th August 2021. Contents1 What is the news?2 Context3 What does externment mean?4 SC’s observations What is the news? The Supreme Court has held that the power of the State to pass… Continue reading Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely
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.
CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 About the case:3 About the delays in the investigation:4 Court observations about Issues with CBI and ED probes: What is the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that the investigation agencies (CBI, ED) should not keep the “sword hanging” over the accused and there must be… Continue reading CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Union minister Narayan Rane was arrested over his statement on the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The arrest was called unconstitutional and was against the rules and procedures relevant to arresting ministers and Rajya Sabha members. Procedure to Arrest a Cabinet Minister: When Parliament is not in Session: If Parliament… Continue reading What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?
‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
Source: The Hindu What is the News? In Pichhra Varg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana v. State of Haryana) case, the Supreme Court has stated that economic criterion cannot be the sole basis for identifying sections of backward communities as ‘creamy layer’. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the two… Continue reading ‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
Quota benefit cant be availed simultaneously in 2 states
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
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
