News:Recently,former President has said that the number of seats in Lok Sabha should be increased to 1,000 from the present 543 as every MP represents an average 16-18 lakh Indians which is too large a number to be kept in touch. Facts: About the strength of Lok Sabha: Article 81 of the Constitution defines the… Continue reading Explained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today
Category: Polity
Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister
News:Recently,a Privilege Motion has been moved against the Union Textile Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Privilege Motion: Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively so that they can effectively discharge their functions. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded,the offence is called a… Continue reading Congress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister
West Bengal stops National Population Register work
News:The West Bengal government has stayed all activities relating to the preparation and update of the National Population Register(NPR) due to controversy over Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About National Population Register(NPR): The National Population Register (NPR) is a Register of usual residents of the country. A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR… Continue reading West Bengal stops National Population Register work
Explained: When, and to what extent, is the use of force by police legal?
News:Recently,the police action in Jamia Millia Islamia has raised questions on what the Constitution and laws of India say on the right of police to intervene in protests and agitations. Facts: What does the Constitution says? The right to protest peacefully is guaranteed by the Constitution of India. Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) give to all… Continue reading Explained: When, and to what extent, is the use of force by police legal?
Destruction of public property:What the law says, what Supreme Court directed
News:Recently,the Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over rioting and destruction of public property while hearing petitions on alleged police excesses on students in Jamia Millia Islamia. Facts: About Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act,1984: The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act,1984 punishes anyone who commits mischief by doing any act in respect of… Continue reading Destruction of public property:What the law says, what Supreme Court directed
Article 371
News: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and J&K administration’s have different viewpoint on the application of Article 371 in J&K Facts: Article 371, contained in XXI of the Constitution, grants some temporary, transition and special provisions to some states in India. Article State Provision 371 Maharashtra and Gujarat Governors of the states are given… Continue reading Article 371
As Delhi bus gangrape case moves towards closure, some questions on death penalty answered
News:The 2012 Delhi bus gangrape case is moving towards its final conclusion. with the convicts being given death sentence. Facts: What is Death Penalty? Death penalty also known as Capital punishment is a government sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for the gravest of crimes such… Continue reading As Delhi bus gangrape case moves towards closure, some questions on death penalty answered
Explained: What is the Assam Accord that is fueling protests in the state?
News:The debate on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) passed by Parliament has repeatedly flagged the alleged violation of the Assam Accord by the new law. Facts: About Assam Accord: The Assam Accord was a Memorandum of Settlement(MoS) signed between representatives of the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement in 1985. The… Continue reading Explained: What is the Assam Accord that is fueling protests in the state?
Cabinet approves Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019
News:The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill,2019. Facts: About the Aircraft amendment Bill: The Aircraft amendment Bill,2019 aims to carry out amendments to the Aircraft Act,1934. The Bill enhances the maximum limit of fine from the existing ₹10 lakhs to ₹one crore. The bill also enlarges the scope of… Continue reading Cabinet approves Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days
News:The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has cleared the A.P. Disha Bill,2019 (A.P. Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019). Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill allows for death penalty for heinous offences such as rape and gang-rape. The bill also proposes to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure for serious rape cases so that if sufficient… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days
