The Punjab and Haryana High Court will launch its first virtual court (e-court) to deal with traffic challan through video conferencing. This initiative will do away with the need for the litigant to be present in the court and facilitate adjudication of the case online. It will benefit all the stakeholders in the justice delivery… Continue reading Virtual court to deal with traffic challan to be launched today
Category: Polity
Explained: PM Modi called for ‘One Nation, One Election’. What does this idea mean?
Prime Minister has called for ‘one nation,one election’.He said that a committee would be formed to discuss the idea with all political parties. One nation,One Election is the method of holding single elections for both Lok Sabha and States instead of separate and continuous elections. Simultaneous elections are not new to India.They were the norm… Continue reading Explained: PM Modi called for ‘One Nation, One Election’. What does this idea mean?
Chhattisgarh doubles OBC quota, hikes SC benefits
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister has announced an increase in reservations for OBCs and Scheduled Castes in state government jobs and education. The government has decided to increase the quota for Scheduled Castes by 1% (at present it is 12%) The reservation for OBCs will be increased from 14% to 27%. The quota for Scheduled Tribes will… Continue reading Chhattisgarh doubles OBC quota, hikes SC benefits
CBI should have statutory status like CAG: Ranjan Gogoi
Chief Justice of India(CJI) has suggested a comprehensive legislation to give Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) a statutory status equivalent to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). He has listed various key concerns with the CBI such as (a)legal ambiguity (b)weak human resource (c)lack of adequate investment (d)accountability and (e)political and administrative interference. He has also… Continue reading CBI should have statutory status like CAG: Ranjan Gogoi
Jammu and Kashmir delimitation process kicks off
Election Commission(EC) has held internal discussions on the delimitation of constituencies ahead of elections to the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Delimitation means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of Lok Sabha and state Assembly seats.Population is the basis of redrawing of boundaries and allocation of seats. This task of… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir delimitation process kicks off
BCI imposes 3-year moratorium on opening new law colleges
Bar Council of India has decided to impose a three year moratorium on the opening of new law colleges.This has been done in order to ensure that the quality of education does not get compromised. However,the moratorium will not apply to National Law University,if it is proposed by a state government where there is no… Continue reading BCI imposes 3-year moratorium on opening new law colleges
Sanctions for prosecution of over 80 officials awaited
The Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) is awaiting sanction from different wings of the government organisations to prosecute 83 government employees. The CVC was set up by the Government in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee.In 2003,the Parliament enacted CVC Act conferring statutory status on the CVC. The CVC is not controlled by any Ministry… Continue reading Sanctions for prosecution of over 80 officials awaited
Goa to amend Portuguese-era law to allow marriage registration of outsiders
Goa government has decided to amend the Portuguese-era Uniform Civil Code(UCC). The amendment would allow overseas citizens of India(OCIs) card holders and people outside Goa to their register their marriage under the uniform civil code. Goa was a former Portuguese colony.It was annexed into the Union of India in 1961.In 1987,Goa was made a separate… Continue reading Goa to amend Portuguese-era law to allow marriage registration of outsiders
Haryana clears Bill to check organised crime
Haryana assembly has passed the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill(HCOCA),2019.The bill was brought in view of the emerging situation of organised crime in the State. The bill will empower the state government with powers to intercept wire, electronic or oral communication to control the menace of organised crime. According to the Bill,whoever commits an… Continue reading Haryana clears Bill to check organised crime
22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 successfully concludes at Shillong
The 22nd National Conference on e-Governance,2019 was held in Shillong,Meghalaya.This is the first time the event is being organized in North-Eastern region of the country. The event was organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances(DARPG) in association with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY). The theme of this Conference was“Digital India:Success to… Continue reading 22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 successfully concludes at Shillong
