Orans : Supreme Court’s direction Rajasthan has initiated the process for classifying the community-protected ‘Oran’ lands as forests in compliance with the Supreme Court’s direction. Orans are traditional sacred groves found in Rajasthan. They are patches of forests dedicated by villagers to different deities as a socio-religious tradition and managed by the rural communities. Orans […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
ECI Introduces Mobile Deposit Facility at Polling Stations to Aid Voter Convenience
ECI Introduces Mobile Deposit Facility at Polling Stations to Aid Voter Convenience: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced two key reforms: a Mobile Deposit Facility outside polling stations and the rationalisation of canvassing norms. These measures are designed to address practical challenges faced by voters and to maintain order and secrecy inside polling […]
e-Zero FIR Initiative
e-Zero FIR Initiative: The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has launched the e-Zero FIR initiative, which automatically converts financial cybercrime complaints over ₹10 lakh into First Information Reports (FIRs). The e-Zero FIR initiative is a new mechanism where financial cybercrime complaints involving fraud above ₹10 lakh are automatically converted into FIRs if reported via the […]
Supreme Court Mandates Three Years of Legal Practice for Judicial Service Entry
Supreme Court Mandates Three Years of Legal Practice for Judicial Service Entry: The Supreme Court of India mandated a minimum of three years of legal practice as a prerequisite for applying to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post. The ruling, led by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, aims to enhance […]
Doctrine of Presumption of Constitutionality
Doctrine of Presumption of Constitutionality: Countering the Supreme Court’s observation that a parliamentary statute enjoys a presumption of constitutionality, petitioners recently termed the new Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, a “creeping acquisition” of Waqf properties owned by the Muslim community. It is a fundamental principle in Indian constitutional law, rooted in the respect for legislative authority […]
Overseas Citizen of India : In News
Overseas Citizen of India : In News The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portal in New Delhi recently. The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955, in August 2005. The Central Government may, subject to such conditions and […]
Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978
Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978: Jammu & Kashmir Police have recently invoked the Public Safety Act against 23 individuals in Srinagar, citing their involvement in subversive activities and threats to national security and public order. Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 is a preventive detention law originally enacted by the J&K State […]
Article 143 : Presidential Reference
Article 143 : Presidential Reference The President of India recently referred 14 questions to the Supreme Court under Article 143. A Presidential Reference is a constitutional mechanism under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, wherein the President of India seeks the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on important questions of law or fact. This […]
Anurag Bhushan Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden
Anurag Bhushan Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden: India has appointed Anurag Bhushan, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1995 batch, as the next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden. The appointment signals India’s strategic commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Sweden—a key partner in areas like clean energy, technology, […]
Bhawna Agarwal Appointed as Senior Vice President and MD of HPE India
Bhawna Agarwal Appointed as Senior Vice President and MD of HPE India: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has appointed Bhawna Agarwal as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) and Managing Director (MD) for its India operations. The transition is effective immediately, according to a statement released by the company on Wednesday.Agarwal will report directly to Heiko […]
