Guidelines For The Elimination Of Corporal Punishment In Schools (GECP): The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has released Guidelines for the Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Schools (GECP), focusing on safeguarding students’ physical and mental well-being. The guidelines, issued jointly by the Director of School Education and the Director of Elementary Education, address various forms […]
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Acceptance Sampling : VVPAT
Acceptance Sampling : VVPAT The VVPAT-based audit of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) is a typical case of “lot acceptance sampling”, a statistical quality control technique widely used in industry and trade. Acceptance Sampling is a statistical measure used in quality control.It allows a company to determine the quality of a batch of products by selecting […]
Indelible Ink Used In Election
Indelible Ink Used In Election: With the first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections beginning on April 19, the classic symbol of Indian polls is visible everywhere – a left hand with only its index finger extended, marked by a purple-black indelible ink. Devised as a method to prevent a person from […]
Star Campaigners
Star Campaigners: Political parties are appointing ‘star campaigners’ for their campaign in the ongoing general elections. Star Campaigners in election is a famous person with a huge fan following chosen by a political party to contest or campaign during elections. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act) provides for law relating to expenditure […]
Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016
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
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
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
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)
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
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 […]
