The Election Commission of India has organised a National Conference of Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation(SVEEP) Nodal Officers to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years. SVEEP is a programme of multiple interventions through different modes and media.It is designed to educate citizens,electors and voters about the electoral process in order to… Continue reading SVEEP Nodal Officers from across the country meet to deliberate upon the blueprint for the next five years
Category: Polity
Narendra Modi to chair NITI Aayog meeting
Prime Minister will chair the fifth meeting of the Governing Council of the NITI Aayog. The issues that will be discussed during the meeting are (a)rainwater harvesting (b)drought situation (c)aspirational districts programme (d)transforming agriculture and (e)security issues with a focus on the Left Wing Extremism-affected districts. The Governing Council of NITI Aayog comprises the Prime… Continue reading Narendra Modi to chair NITI Aayog meeting
Habeas corpus writ for illegal detention,not paternity issue
The Delhi High Court has held that a court is not entitled to examine the issue of paternity in a Habeas Corpus writ petition. This judgment came on a petition by a couple seeking issuance of a writ of Habeas Corpus for the production of a minor child who was in the custody of an… Continue reading Habeas corpus writ for illegal detention,not paternity issue
Cabinet nod for Aadhaar as ID proof at banks, telcos
The Union Cabinet has approved “The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019” to replace the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. The Bill seeks to give effect to the changes in the Aadhaar Act such as giving a child an option to exit from the Aadhar programme on turning 18. The bill says… Continue reading Cabinet nod for Aadhaar as ID proof at banks, telcos
Union Cabinet clears fresh bill to ban instant triple talaq
The Union Cabinet has approved the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill,2019 replacing the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance,2019. The bill proposes to declare the practice of triple talaq as void and illegal. It also prescribes a penalty of up to three years imprisonment for an offence and provides… Continue reading Union Cabinet clears fresh bill to ban instant triple talaq
Indian Medical Council Amendment Bill cleared
The Union Cabinet has approved the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill,2019 which will be introduced in the forthcoming session of the Parliament. The Bill seeks to ensure transparency, accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country.It provides for the supersession of the Medical Council of India(MCI) for two years. During this… Continue reading Indian Medical Council Amendment Bill cleared
Cabinet approves “The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019″
The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill,2019. The Bill will replace The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Ordinance, 2019. The bill provides for a 200-point roster that defines college or university as the unit for faculty reservation rather than a department or subject.… Continue reading Cabinet approves “The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019″
Amendments in the Dentists Act Cabinet approves the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2019.The Bill amends the Dentists Act,1948. The amendment says that the representation of Central government members and elected members would no longer be made mandatory in dental councils and this process will reduce redundancy. The Dental Council of India was incorporated under The… Continue reading Amendments in the Dentists Act Cabinet approves the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2019
BJP MP Virendra Kumar to be Pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha
BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Virendra Kumar has been appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Pro-tem Speaker’s appointment, functions and powers are not clearly mentioned in the Constitution. After, the new government is formed, the Legislative Section of Parliament prepares a list of the senior most Lok Sabha members. The list is… Continue reading BJP MP Virendra Kumar to be Pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha
Right to liberty not negotiable, release journalist, SC tells UP govt
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release on bail of freelance journalist Prashant Kanojia. He was arrested for alleged objectionable comments on Twitter against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The SC affirmed that fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India and in particular Articles 19 and 21 are non-negotiable. The SC also clarified that… Continue reading Right to liberty not negotiable, release journalist, SC tells UP govt
