Category: Polity Concepts
Party Whip
Vice President of India has expressed concerns regarding the increasing use of party whips in Parliament.
Electoral Trusts
Electoral Trust Contribution reports released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the FY 2023-24, indicate a significant increase in donations to political parties through electoral trusts.
Special Leave Petition
Supreme Court dismissed a special leave petition filed against the decision of the Goa speaker in the disqualification case of eight MLAs .
Pardoning Powers: Indian & US Presidents
U.S. President Joe Biden issued an unconditional pardon for his son, who was facing sentencing for federal tax violations and gun conviction.
Private Property Acquisition Limit: SC
In Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra, Supreme Court held that not all private properties can be used by State for the community.
Puttaswamy Judgement | Right to Privacy
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, a champion of privacy who challenged Aadhaar, died
Citizenship Act | Assam Accord
SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as valid law.
Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
Demand for inclusion of Ladakh in Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Constitutional Amendment Bills
Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to hold simultaneous elections in India, as recommended by Kovind committee with 15 amendments to the Constitution of India.
Contempt of Court
The Jharkhand government has filed a Contempt petition against the Centre alleging delay in appointment of the Chief Justice of the High Court.