The Assam government has released the district-wise break-up of the 40.07 lakh people who had been excluded in final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The data suggested that most people in areas bordering Bangladesh have been included in the citizenship list, while many in districts dominated by the indigenous people have been… Continue reading With district-wise data, Assam govt. pushes for NRC
Category: Polity
Ayodhya land dispute: Supreme Court to consider mediation panel’s report
The Supreme Court is likely to consider the “outcome” of mediation proceedings conducted by a panel set up to resolve the Ayodhya Dispute. The Ayodhya case pertains to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute. The Supreme Court had referred the Ayodhya case for mediation. The court had invoked Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code… Continue reading Ayodhya land dispute: Supreme Court to consider mediation panel’s report
One tribunal for all river water disputes: why the proposal, how it will work
Recently, the Lok Sabha has passed the Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. The Bill requires the central government to set up a dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) for resolving any inter-state water dispute amicably. The DRC will get a period of one… Continue reading One tribunal for all river water disputes: why the proposal, how it will work
Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals
The Goa state government is planning to reserve 80% jobs in industrial units receiving State government subsidies for people of Goan origin. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh state government passed the AP Employment of Local Candidates in Industries and Factories Bill, 2019 making Andhra Pradesh the first state in India to reserve jobs for locals. The… Continue reading Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals
PM chairs 30th PRAGATI meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired his 30th PRAGATI meeting. Launched in 2015, PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. It is an ICT based multi-purpose and multi-modal platform. It bundles three latest technologies: Digital data management, video-conferencing and geo-spatial technology. It is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, and simultaneously monitor and review… Continue reading PM chairs 30th PRAGATI meeting
Cabinet approves increasing strength of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 34
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to introduce a bill to increase the number of judges in Supreme Court from 31 to 34. This decision of the Cabinet came days after Chief Justice of India had written to Prime Minister to increase the number of judges in the top court. CJI had written that… Continue reading Cabinet approves increasing strength of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 34
Bill for 10% quota to J&K economically weaker sections approved
The Union Cabinet has approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill provides up to 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) in educational institutions and public employment alongside existing reservations in the state. The 10% quota Bill to economically weaker sections was introduced through the 103rd Constitution Amendment in January,2019.… Continue reading Bill for 10% quota to J&K economically weaker sections approved
OBC sub-categorisation panel gets extension for 6 more months
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Other Backward Classes(OBCs) panel headed by Justice (Retd) G. Rohini. The panel was formed to review the creamy layer criteria for OBCs set by the Prasad Committee in 1993. The committee is supposed to work out a mechanism,criteria,norms and parameters for the sub-categorisation… Continue reading OBC sub-categorisation panel gets extension for 6 more months
Bills against lynching, honour killing introduced in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has introduced Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019, and the Rajasthan Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2019. Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 seeks to protect the constitutional rights of vulnerable persons and punish the acts of lynching through trial… Continue reading Bills against lynching, honour killing introduced in Rajasthan
Triple Talaq Bill sails through Rajya Sabha
The Government has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, also known as the Triple ‘talaq’ Bill. The bill will be now sent to the president for approval. Once granted assent, it will replace an ordinance promulgated in February 2018 to the same effect as the bill. The bill declares the… Continue reading Triple Talaq Bill sails through Rajya Sabha
