Ladakh to Extend Autonomous Hill Councils to All 7 Districts: The Ladakh administration has announced the extension of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) framework to all seven districts, alongside the creation of 17 new tehsils, to strengthen democratic decentralisation, grassroots governance and protection of Ladakh’s land, culture and identity. Ladakh earlier had only […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Chief Labour Commissioner
Chief Labour Commissioner: The Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) Organisation continues to strengthen labour welfare and industrial harmony across the country through sustained awareness programmes, effective grievance redressal mechanisms, and timely conciliation efforts. The organization of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), also known as the Central Industrial Relations Machinery, is an apex organization in the country […]
Doctrine of Per Incuriam
Doctrine of Per Incuriam: The Supreme Court recently clarified the circumstances under which a judicial decision can be declared per incuriam—a legal doctrine that allows courts to disregard a precedent rendered in ignorance of binding law or an earlier authoritative judgment. The term “per incuriam,” meaning ‘through lack of care,’ refers to judgements passed without […]
e-OCI Card
e-OCI Card: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the highly anticipated e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) Card in New Delhi. The Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card is a citizen-centric, paperless documentation framework designed for the global Indian diaspora. It converts the traditional, physical OCI stamp-and-booklet […]
The Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)
The Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that the nationwide rollout of the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is on track, with all investigations and trials under the BNS, BNSS, and BSS to be digitally recorded from January 1, 2027.The Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is a unified national […]
Right To Walk Is A Fundamental Right
Right To Walk Is A Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment declaring the right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution. The right to walk is a newly recognized fundamental right that legally guarantees citizens the safe and unhindered use of well-maintained, demarcated […]
Nirbhay Chetna Initiative
Nirbhay Chetna Initiative: The central government rolled out ‘Nirbhay Chetna’ to sensitise 17.5 lakh male elected representatives. Nirbhay Chetna Initiative is a key intervention under the Nirbhay Raho initiative. It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative implemented under the Nirbhaya Fund. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj It seeks to strengthen gender-responsive governance through Panchayati Raj […]
Kanchan Devi Committee
Kanchan Devi Committee: The Supreme Court-appointed committee led by Kanchan Devi has come under scrutiny after environmental experts and former officials sought its restructuring.The Kanchan Devi Committee is a Supreme Court-appointed expert panel constituted on 25 May 2026 to review the Court’s earlier judgment concerning the protection and classification of the Aravalli Range.Aim is to […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026: The introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, has ignited intense constitutional and political debates across India. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a legislative measure designed to amend the foundational FCRA Act of 2010. While the government presents […]
The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature
The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature: The Rajya Sabha nomination of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh was officially rejected by the Returning Officer during candidate scrutiny.Disqualification of a Rajya Sabha candidature refers to the statutory rejection of a person’s nomination papers or the termination of an active member’s seat in the Upper […]
