Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025: The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, which seeks to implement international conventions on the leasing of aviation equipment. The bill aims to implement international agreements, particularly the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (commonly known as the Cape […]
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Tribhuvan Sahkari University
Tribhuvan Sahkari University: The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill to set up the Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, that is named after Tribhuvandas Patel, who was one of the pioneers of the cooperative movement in India and instrumental in laying the foundation of Amul. Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel is an Indian independence activist, lawyer, […]
Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 : Passed In Lok Sabha
Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 : Passed In Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha recently passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, paving the way for the enactment of modern maritime law in the country. Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 will replace the colonial-era Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea […]
Sahyog Portal
Sahyog Portal: X Corp (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit in the High Court against the Indian government, challenging alleged censorship and content regulation through Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 and the newly introduced Sahyog portal. X argued that content regulation orders be issued only under Section 69A of the IT […]
Indian and US Courts on Contempt
Indian and US Courts on Contempt: The US President’s possible defiance of a US district court ruling on withholding foreign aid highlights tensions between the judiciary and executive, raising concerns over separation of powers and possible contempt proceedings. This situation brings into focus how courts in different democratic systems enforce compliance with judicial orders, particularly […]
Boilers Bill, 2024
Boilers Bill, 2024: The Lok Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, replacing the century-old Boilers Act of 1923. The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business. The Boilers Act of 1923 was enacted to regulate the manufacturing, installation, operation, alteration, and repair of steam boilers to ensure safety. The […]
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed The Parliament has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to strengthen disaster response mechanisms. Amendments: Disaster management plans: NDMA and SDMA will now prepare plans, replacing previous delegation to executive committees. Expanded functions of NDMA and SDMA: Periodic disaster risk assessments, including climate-related risks. Providing technical […]
National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature
National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature Delhi recently became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies. It is a device-neutral and member-centric application created to equip them to handle […]
24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs)
24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs): The Central government has notified a 24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) with retrospective effect from 1st April 2023. However, the India Employment Report (IER) 2024 reveals stagnation and decline in real wages for India’s working population, […]
In-House Judicial Enquiry
In-House Judicial Enquiry: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member in-house inquiry panel to investigate allegations of cash recovery from the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma.An internal mechanism to examine complaints against sitting High Court or Supreme Court judges for misconduct not meeting the threshold of impeachment. Established by […]
