Vikram Dev Dutt Takes Charge as Coal Secretary: Vikram Dev Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, has officially assumed the role of Coal Secretary. Previously serving as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Dutt takes over from VL Kantha Rao, who held the additional charge after Amrit […]
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India’s President visited Malawi and Mauritania
India’s President visited Malawi and Mauritania: This is the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Malawi and Mauritania. India is the 4th largest trading partner of Malawi with bilateral trade of USD 256.41 million in 2021-22. India’s investment in Malawi stands over USD 500 million. Malawi (formerly known as Nyasaland) is a landlocked country […]
New Justice Statute
New Justice Statute: The Lady Justice statue was unveiled at the Supreme Court, on the directions of the Chief Justice of India. The statue was without the blindfold, and with the Constitution held in place of the sword, signifying that the law in India is both informed and not driven by retribution. Lady Justice is […]
NHRC Concludes National Conference, Advocates for Older Persons’ Rights
NHRC Concludes National Conference, Advocates for Older Persons’ Rights: On its 31st Foundation Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized a day-long national conference on the “Rights of Older Persons” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. During the keynote address, Acting Chairperson Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani emphasized the invaluable role of elders as the architects […]
Abhyuday Jindal, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce
Abhyuday Jindal, President of Indian Chamber of Commerce: Abhyuday Jindal has been named the new President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), taking over from Ameya Prabhu. This change in leadership is important for the ICC, as it reflects the ongoing transformation of business leadership in India.
Nayab Saini Sworn in as Haryana CM, BJP Wins Third Term
Nayab Saini Sworn in as Haryana CM, BJP Wins Third Term: Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Haryana’s Chief Minister for the second time, marking BJP’s third consecutive term in power in the state. Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and NDA leaders.
Doctrine Of Lis Pendens
Doctrine of Lis Pendens: The Supreme Court has reiterated that once a transaction is found to be hit by the doctrine of lis pendens, then the defences of being a bona fide purchaser and lack of notice regarding the sale agreement are not available. Lis pendens in common parlance means “a pending legal action”. The […]
Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill
Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill: The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the BJP-led central government to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August and subsequently referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
Article 142 : In News
Article 142 : In News The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions under Article 142 to include sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Article 142 of the Indian Constitution holds great significance in the context of the judiciary’s […]
Serious Fraud Investigation Office : In News
Serious Fraud Investigation Office : In News The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) recorded the statement of daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and owner of a now-dormant information technology firm, raising a political storm. The Union Corporate Affairs Ministry had ordered an SFIO inquiry based on the finding of the Interim Settlement Board […]
