Category: Polity Concepts
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
Anticipatory bail | SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989
Not every ‘insult’ against SC/ST persons can be considered as offence under SC/ST protection law, says Supreme Court
Centrally Sponsored Scheme
NITI Aayog initiated process for revamping of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Demand for Grants
Lok Sabha recently passed outstanding Demands for Grants from Union Budget 2024-25.
Enemy Property
Indian government has begun auction properties belonging to erstwhile citizens of the country who now hold Pakistani and Chinese citizenship.