Synopsis: The Lok Sabha has passed the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill is against the constitutional morality and hence, it needs to be declared unconstitutional. Background Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted Special Status to Delhi in 1991 through the 69th constitutional amendment (CAA). The 69th CAA provided… Continue reading NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism
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NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is against the spirit of Federalism.
Synopsis: The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 gives more powers to the Lieutenant governor(LG). Further, It is against the principle of representative democracy. Evolution of The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) act 1991 India follows Parliamentary democracy with a cabinet form of government. This is a basic structure of the Indian… Continue reading NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is against the spirit of Federalism.
GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict
Synopsis: GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 appears to go against the idea of representative government. Introduction The Centre’s Bill is trying to amend the law that relates to the governance of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The bill claims that its aim is to implement the Supreme Court judgments on Delhi’s governance structure.… Continue reading GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict
Validity of “State’s resolution against Central laws”
What is the News? The Supreme Court has found no harm in State Legislative Assemblies passing resolutions against Central laws. It was seen in the cases of the Citizenship Amendment Act or the new farm laws. What was the case? Several State Assemblies passed resolutions against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the farm laws. A… Continue reading Validity of “State’s resolution against Central laws”
The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 or the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 got introduced in Lok Sabha. It amends certain provisions related to the distribution of powers and responsibilities among the L-G (Lieutenant Governor) and the Delhi legislative assembly. The issue of power tussle between the L-G… Continue reading The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
MHA introduced “NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021”
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill,2021 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to change some important provisions concerning the National Capital. About NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021: It seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of… Continue reading MHA introduced “NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021”
SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”
What is the News? The Supreme Court orders the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to give information on the ‘rule curve’ for the Mullaperiyar dam. It also directed the Supervisory Committee to issue directions or take steps to address the three core safety issues. What is Rule Curve? The ‘rule curve’ in a dam decides the… Continue reading SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”
National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Introduced: Rajya Sabha (8th Feb 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha (9th Feb 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (10th March 2021) Present status: Received assent on 12th Mar 2021 and converted to Act. About National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second (Amendment) Bill, 2020: Ministry: Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation The bill amends the National Capital Territory of… Continue reading National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws Second (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
What is the News? Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment. It involves punishing the criminals by putting them into barbed cages. About the Nagaland traditional form of punishment: Villages in Nagaland practice a traditional form of punishment that punishes social offenders or violators of Naga customary laws. They… Continue reading Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
President’s rule in Puducherry: Issue in constitutional and legal provisions for Union Territories
Synopsis: President’s Rule is imposed in Puducherry after all parties failed to make government. Legal and constitutional provisions related to UTs contributes to the destabilization of government there. Background President rule is imposed recently in Puducherry after Narayanasamy government lost majority support in the assembly. This incident is not new. It is very common especially… Continue reading President’s rule in Puducherry: Issue in constitutional and legal provisions for Union Territories
