Assam Passes Bill to Ban Polygamy: The government of Assam has taken a landmark step by approving the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025. This move aims to prohibit the practice of polygamy — entering into more than one marriage while a first marriage subsists — making it a punishable offence. The legislation reflects the […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials
NALSAR University of Law report on fair trials: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath expressed deep concern that over 70% of India’s prison population are undertrials, most of whom remain unaware of their right to free legal aid, as revealed in a NALSAR University of Law report on fair trial practices. The Fair Trial Programme (FTP), […]
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment: Pakistan’s democracy is under serious strain as the government pushes forward the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, which could permanently alter the country’s civil-military power balance. Introduced in the Senate on November 8, 2025, the bill proposes sweeping changes to the judiciary, provinces’ fiscal powers, and military leadership structure—widely seen as a move […]
The Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021
The Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021: The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Union Government’s repeated adjournment requests in the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 case. The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, enacted on 13 August 2021, seeks to streamline and rationalize tribunals by abolishing several appellate bodies and transferring their functions to High Courts. It replaces […]
CAG’s Plan for Two New Cadres
CAG’s Plan for Two New Cadres: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has approved the creation of two new specialised cadres — Central Revenue Audit (CRA) and Central Expenditure Audit (CEA) within its department to enhance centralisation and audit quality from 1st January 2026. The CAG plans to restructure its Indian Audit and […]
Doctrine of Severability
Doctrine of Severability: The Supreme Court clarified that the Doctrine of Severability is applicable in Suits for Specific Performance, but only in exceptional cases. It is a fundamental legal principle that plays a crucial role in addressing the constitutionality of laws when some provisions are inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution. In […]
Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts: Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a senior bureaucrat from the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), took over as the new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). This key appointment brings to the helm a civil servant with over 30 years of experience in public administration and defence finance, […]
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel: Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, took charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel (COM) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal). This appointment brings to the fore an officer known for his technical […]
Doctrine of Party Autonomy
Doctrine of Party Autonomy: The Supreme Court recently held that the Doctrine of Party Autonomy is not limitless, and the same is the bedrock of arbitration. The fundamental principle governing arbitration is party autonomy. The freedom of the parties to choose the process of resolving disputes is known as party autonomy. It confers on the […]
Minors’ Property Right
Minors’ Property Right: In K.S. Shivappa vs Smt. K. Neelamma Case 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that after attaining majority, a person can repudiate a property sale made by their guardian without court sanction, either by filing a suit or through clear conduct, such as reselling the property. The father, acting as the natural […]
