Category: Polity Current Affairs

Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016: The Supreme Court recently lamented that the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act) remains dismal across India. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act) replaced the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights, and Full Participation) Act, 1995. Its […]

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: The Supreme Court (SC) recently issued notice to two members of the NCDRC seeking explanation from them for issuing non-bailable warrants against the directors of a company, ignoring a previous interim order of the SC. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is a quasi-judicial commission in India which was set […]

Home Voting : ECI The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a ground-breaking initiative for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, providing the option of home voting for elderly citizens above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a 40% benchmark disability. This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in the […]

Easementary Right : Supreme Court The Supreme Court, in a dispute of easementary rights over a road, reiterated that the power of attorney holder can only depose about the facts within his personal knowledge. Easementary Right concept of easement has been defined under The Indian Easements Act, 1882. According to it, an easementary right is […]

Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT): The Supreme Court announced that it would soon address petitions for 100% verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, just ahead of the first phase of voting on 19th April 2024. The VVPAT machine is attached to the ballot unit of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), and […]

Right Against Adverse Effects Of Climate Change : Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India recognized the right against adverse effects of climate change as a fundamental right within the ambit of Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (right to life) of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court’s observation came while delivering a judgment […]

Intersex People : UN Resolution The United Nations Human Rights Council recently made a historic decision by adopting a resolution aimed at combating discrimination and harmful practices against intersex people. Intersex people are individuals born with sex characteristics (such as sexual anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns, and/or chromosomal patterns) that do not align with typical […]

Suvidha Portal : Election Commission The Election Commission recently said its Suvidha portal has received over 73,000 applications since the Lok Sabha polls were announced. Suvidha Portal is developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure a level playing field upholding the democratic principles of free, fair and transparent elections. It streamlined the […]

Green Elections: The Election Commission of India (ECI) voiced its concern over the environmental risks associated with the use of non-biodegradable materials in elections. Amidst the climate crisis, shifting to sustainable practices across every sphere of human activity has become inevitable and urgent. Green Elections are practices that aim to reduce the environmental impact of […]

Postal Ballot : Polling Personnel Engaged In Election Duty The Election Commission has notified the facility of voting through postal ballot for polling personnel engaged in election duty. Postal ballot is also known as absentee voting, is a method of voting in which electors cast their ballots by mail rather than in person at a […]