Category: Legislations
Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act 2023
As a part of implementing Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023, Centre asks States to use tracking devices on prison inmates released on parole.
Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set up an institutional mechanism under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023 to curb film content piracy.
DNA, face matching systems at police stations
More than a year after the Criminal Procedure Identification Act was passed by Parliament, the Centre is all set to roll out “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country.
Contempt of Court to NCLAT
SC issued show cause notices to two members of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal for not initiating contempt proceedings against them for allegedly defying its directions in a dispute relating to Finolex Cables.
Election Seizure Management System (ESMS)
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) for real-time updates.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
Supreme Court declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy.
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches on the premises of NewsClick founder after registering a case alleging violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
The Indian Forest (Conservation) Act
The Mizoram Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, “to protect the rights and interest of the people of Mizoram”.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act
The President has given official approval to the ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Bill’, signifying its enactment into law.
Article 370 of the Constitution
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an “unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity” following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.