Category: Polity Concepts
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.
Inner Line Permit
State government of Nagaland has approved the implementation of ILP in Chumoukedima, Niuland, and Dimapur districts.
Collegium System
Supreme Court (SC) ruled that High Court (HC) Chief Justice cannot Individually reconsider Judges’ Appointment, and it must be collectively done by collegium.
Classical Languages
Centres for promotion of classical Telugu, Odia, Kannada and Malayalam demand autonomy for proper functioning