Two Judgments And The Principle Of Accountability Context: Last week, two of the Supreme Court of India’s Constitution Benches issued significant rulings. In the first case, it was determined that the Delhi administration, led by the Chief Minister, and not the Lieutenant Governor chosen by […]
Collegium recommends A.P. Chief Justice Context: The senior lawyer K.V. Viswanathan was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday, citing his extensive experience and in-depth legal expertise as a “significant value addition” to the court. Points to Ponder: To […]
Rajasthan’s Move Spells Some Hope For Gig Workers Context: The Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare Fund, which was launched by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan earlier this year, will be the nation’s first welfare fund. Since the Code on Social Security was […]
On Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Context: According to the PoSH Act, sexual harassment includes unwanted behaviours such unwanted physical contact and approaches, demands for sexual favours, showing pornography, making sexually charged comments, and other unwanted behaviours that are physical, verbal, or nonverbal in character. […]
The Rights Of The Accused Context: The highest court’s ruling requesting that its Ritu Chhabaria case verdict be recalled would violate key elements of criminal procedure. Points to Ponder: Right, to default bail: Accused people have the option to be released if the investigating party […]
Delving Into The Verdict On The Shiv Sena Issue Context: The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, led by Uddhav Thackeray, was overthrown in the middle of 2022 after the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the then-Gov. Bhagat Singh Koshyari “erred” in calling for a trust […]
Governor’s Decision To Call Floor Test Wrong Context: The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the then-Gov. Bhagat Singh Koshyari “erred” in calling for a trust vote, which led to the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in mid-2022, and effectively opened […]
Options To Counter The EU’s Carbon Tax Plan Context: The Commerce Ministry is looking into several possibilities, including retaliatory tariff measures, a challenge at the World Trade Organisation, and steps to assist smaller Indian exporters, to deal with the European Union’s decision to establish a […]
FIRs Against Hate Speeches Context: The Supreme Court urged states on Friday to register FIRs on hate speech instances on their initiative and prosecute offenders without waiting for someone to file a complaint. Points to Ponder: The Supreme Court of India urged states to file […]
Vibrant Villages Plan To Be Merged With PM Gati Shakti Context: The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) of the Centre, which intends to enhance infrastructure and open up villages along the China border to tourists, would be merged with the Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti megaproject. Points […]