Central Secretariat Library (CSL): The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the proposed relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library, which reportedly has not been allocated space in the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Central Secretariat Library (CSL) is one of the oldest libraries of the Government of India. It comes under the Ministry […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls: A recent critique of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has raised concerns over the reported deletion of 13–14 crore voter entries and its potential impact on marginalised and vulnerable groups. SIR is an intensive voter roll verification and re-enumeration drive initiated by the […]
ECI’s Electoral Roll Management Systems
ECI’s Electoral Roll Management Systems: Maharashtra’s Chief Electoral Officer sought changes to the ECI’s ECINET platform to preserve EROs’ statutory discretion in resolving voter-data discrepancies during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), amid concerns over centralised software controls. ECI’s Electoral Roll Management Systems: A unified digital umbrella platform and mobile application launched by the Election Commission […]
The Anti-Goonda Bill, 2026
The Anti-Goonda Bill, 2026: President has returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 for reconsideration over its potential overlap with Central preventive-detention legislation. The Anti-Goonda Bill, 2026: A preventive-detention Bill passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on June 29, 2026, to address habitual offenders and activities threatening public […]
SC Strikes Down Maharashtra’s Methanol Rules
SC Strikes Down Maharashtra’s Methanol Rules: The Supreme Court of India recently struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972, which mandated the addition of colourants and bitterants to industrial methanol. The Court ruled that these provisions are unconstitutional and fail the Doctrine of Proportionality. Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972: Methanol (Methyl […]
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka: The Karnataka government has granted Tulu the status of the second additional administrative language in the State. The status will apply specifically to the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, where Tulu is widely spoken. The government will allocate Rs 82 lakh annually for translation, training […]
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, tightening norms on dark patterns, search manipulation, price transparency and grievance redressal from January 1, 2027.A regulatory update notified under the statutory framework of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, amending the primary Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) […]
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment appointed Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana as Chairperson, Shri Kaishab Bihari as Vice-Chairperson, and three Members to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK).These appointments are effective until March 31, 2028, completing the tenure of the present 10th Commission. A non-statutory body […]
What is Article 142 of the Constitution?
What is Article 142 of the Constitution? The Supreme Court of India invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across various states against participants of the nationwide examination protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Court’s order gave legal force to a […]
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap Nearly a decade after the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the discourse around disability rights remains largely confined to basic early education and accessible infrastructure. Ground reports from Keralam expose a critical, unaddressed policy blind spot: the severe systemic vacuum […]
