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 […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
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 Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 is a preventive detention law originally enacted by the J&K State […]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 […]
Centre Reconsiders ‘Safe Harbour’ Clause in IT Act Amid Fake News Concerns
Centre Reconsiders ‘Safe Harbour’ Clause in IT Act Amid Fake News Concerns: The Government of India is planning to revise the “safe harbour” provisions under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), in its submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology, highlighted the […]
Bhuwan Ribhu Becomes First Indian Lawyer to Receive World Law Congress Honour
Bhuwan Ribhu Becomes First Indian Lawyer to Receive World Law Congress Honour: India’s fight for child justice, renowned lawyer and child rights activist Bhuwan Ribhu has become the first Indian lawyer to receive the Medal of Honour from the World Jurist Association. Awarded during the World Law Congress 2025 held in the Dominican Republic, the […]
Bandaru Dattatraya’s Autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani’ Released by Vice-President
Bandaru Dattatraya’s Autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani’ Released by Vice-President: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar released the autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatamkatha’ authored by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at a special ceremony held at Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi. The event witnessed heartfelt tributes, political camaraderie, and reflections on a life devoted to public service and social […]
Predatory Pricing
Predatory Pricing: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified the Determination of Cost of Production Regulations, 2025, to regulate predatory pricing, particularly targeting e-commerce and quick commerce platforms. Predatory pricing, defined under the Competition Act, 2002, refers to a strategy where a company deliberately lowers its prices below the cost of production to reduce […]
