Category: Polity
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
NCBC recommends increase in reservation quota for OBCs in West Bengal, Punjab
Article 300A
SC in Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Anr Vs Bimal Kumar Shah & Ors has stated that Article 300A has been characterised both as a constitutional and also a human right.
Consumer Protection Act
Supreme Court recently held that advocates are not liable under Consumer Protection Act (CPA) for deficiency of services
Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023
Inter-services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023 Notified
Education in Mother Tongue
CBSE instructed schools to focus on teaching children in their mother tongue in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022.
Women Reservation in SC Bar Association
Supreme Court (SC) directed 33% reservation for women in SC Bar Association (SCBA) Posts.
Draft Explosives Bill 2024
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released ‘Draft Explosives Bill (2024)’, for public Consultation.
Streedhan Property
The Supreme Court reiterated that streedhan is an “absolute property” of a woman, and while the husband has no control over the same.
Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions
Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions will review India’s human rights accreditation status.
Re-polling
Election Commission of India conducted re-polling for the ongoing Lok Sabha General Elections in various polling stations of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
Arbitration
Vice President calls for reforming Indian Arbitration System
Kesavananda Bharati Case
51 years of Kesavananda Bharati judgement.