The anti-defection law is contained in the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. It was enacted by Parliament in 1985. It came into effect on 1st March 1985. The purpose of the anti-defection law is to curb political defection by the legislators. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies. It lays down the process… Continue reading Anti-defection Law: What can disqualify a legislator
Category: Polity
Nagaland to frame RIIN norms after consultation
The Nagaland government has said that the guidelines for implementing the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland would be framed in consultation with civil society groups and traditional tribal bodies. The RIIN is aimed at preparing a master list of all indigenous peoples. It is being prepared to stop the issuance of fake indigenous inhabitant… Continue reading Nagaland to frame RIIN norms after consultation
Draft model tenancy law proposes cap on security deposit, appointment of rent authority
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has put the draft of ‘The Model Tenancy Act, 2019’ in public domain. It must be noted that this is only a model act because since land is a state subject, states have the right to either adopt it or reject it. The aim of the Act is… Continue reading Draft model tenancy law proposes cap on security deposit, appointment of rent authority
Cabinet approves transgender bill
The Union Cabinet has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Under the bill, transgender persons are defined as those “whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth and includes trans-men or trans-women, persons with… Continue reading Cabinet approves transgender bill
Govt approves changes in POCSO Act, includes death penalty for sexual offences against children
The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, 2012. The amendment provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty, for sexual assault of children. The amendments also provide for levy of fines and imprisonment to curb child pornography. Amendments are also proposed to protect children from sexual… Continue reading Govt approves changes in POCSO Act, includes death penalty for sexual offences against children
Cabinet approves Inter State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. It aims to streamline the adjudication of inter-state water disputes and make the present institutional architecture robust. The bill provides for dissolution of existing tribunals. A key feature of the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Inter State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2019
India can repeal Article 370 at will: Centre
The government has said that Article 370 is a temporary provision in the Constitution and Article 35A was added through a Constitution order issued by the President of India. The government has also said that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and matters relating to the Constitution are internal and entirely for… Continue reading India can repeal Article 370 at will: Centre
Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment Bill
The Parliament has passed“The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019” to replace the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. The bill envisages strengthening of the Aadhaar Act as per the directions of the Supreme Court and recommendations of Justice B.N.Srikrishna. The bill says that no individual will be compelled to provide proof of… Continue reading Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment Bill
Passport-like Aadhaar centres in Delhi, Vijayawada. UIDAI shares details
The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) has operationalised the first ‘Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ in Delhi and Vijayawada. These Aadhaar Seva Kendras are meant to facilitate enrolment, updation and other activities. It will be owned and operated by UIDAI.These Kendra’s will be in addition to other centres currently being run by banks and post offices and… Continue reading Passport-like Aadhaar centres in Delhi, Vijayawada. UIDAI shares details
Economic Survey 2018-19 calls for improvement in contract enforcement regime
According to the Economic Survey 2018-19,contract enforcement remains the single biggest hurdle to improve India’s ease of doing business ranking. India has climbed to 77th position in the World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking that captured the performance of 190 countries. The Ease of Doing Business assessment provides objective measures of business regulations and… Continue reading Economic Survey 2018-19 calls for improvement in contract enforcement regime
