Category: Polity Institutions

International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against former Philippines President (Rodrigo Duterte) for alleged crimes against humanity, including extrajudicial killings.

The extension of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme till March 2026 aims to ensure speedy and time-bound justice in cases of rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) removed 900 peer assessors after identifying irregularities in their evaluation processes.

Southern States will not lose Seats on Delimitation: Union Home Minister.

Supreme Court (SC) stays Lokpal order giving itself jurisdiction over High Court.

Draft issued by Competition Commission of India (CCI) seeks to reform methodology for determining costs associated with allegations of predatory pricing.

President appoints Gyanesh Kumar as the New Chief Election Commissioner, the first appointment of the CEC under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023.

Cabinet extended tenure of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis(NCSK) for three years.

The annual “Crime in India” report by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) for the year 2023 is also yet to be released.

Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) had been registered in respect of 16 banks and two societies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Vice President of India has expressed concerns regarding the increasing use of party whips in Parliament.

National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India