Special Session Of Parliament: The government has announced a “special session” of Parliament from September 18 to 22, and this has raised questions about the legislative agenda for the session. The term “special session” is not defined in the Constitution but is often used for sessions convened for specific occasions or commemorating milestones. The term […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Fast Track Special Courts
Fast Track Special Courts: Fast track courts (FTCs) were first recommended by the Eleventh Finance Commission in 2000 “to substantially bring down, if not eliminate, pendency in the district and subordinate courts over the next five years”. Following the report, the Centre created 1,734 additional courts in different states for a period of five years. […]
Tele-Law 2.0
Tele-Law 2.0: The Tele-Law 2.0 initiative was launched by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice. Tele-Law 2.0 version entails the fusion of Tele-Law Services with Nyaya Bandhu pro bono legal services, a merger to further enhance citizen accessibility to legal aid. The integration of legal guidance, support, and representation through a single […]
National Judicial Data Grid
National Judicial Data Grid: The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) has gained significant attention for its role in revolutionizing the way judicial proceedings are managed in India. National Judicial Data Grid is a database of orders, judgments and case details of 18,735 District & Subordinate Courts and High Courts created as an online platform under […]
Granting Scheduled Caste (SC) Status To Dalit Christians
Granting Scheduled Caste (SC) Status To Dalit Christians: The Union Government established a commission, led by former Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, to explore the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians. The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to amend the 1950 Presidential (SC) order to include them. The Justice Ranganath Misra […]
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently passed by Parliament. These amendments seek to address ambiguities, streamline administrative processes, and integrate emerging aquaculture practices. Major Provisions Related to Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023: The amendments aims to bring all coastal aquaculture activities under the purview of […]
SuSwagatam Portal
SuSwagatam Portal: The Supreme Court has introduced the ‘SuSwagatam’ portal, an online platform that facilitates the issuance of e-passes for entering the apex court. ‘SuSwagatam’ is a user-friendly web application that enables advocates, visitors, and interns to register online and request e-passes for various purposes, including attending court hearings and meeting with advocates. In July […]
Rename The State Kerala As Keralam
Rename The State Kerala As Keralam: The Kerala Assembly has passed a resolution to rename the state as “Keralam” in both the Constitution and official records. While the state has been referred to as “Kerala” in English, the name in Malayalam is “Keralam.” The resolution aims to align the English and Malayalam names. The term […]
38th Meeting Of The Committee Of Parliament On Official Language
38th Meeting Of The Committee Of Parliament On Official Language: The Union Home Minister chaired the 38th meeting of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language. The Committee of Parliament on Official Language was set up in 1976 under Section 4 of The Official Languages Act, 1963. Section 4 of the Act says “there shall […]
Jharkhand Competitive Examination (Measure For Control And Prevention Of Unfair Means In Recruitment) Bill, 2023
Jharkhand Competitive Examination (Measure For Control And Prevention Of Unfair Means In Recruitment) Bill, 2023: The Jharkhand Assembly passed the Jharkhand Competitive Examination (Measure for Control and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2023, introducing strict provisions to curb cheating in competitive exams. The Bill aims to uphold the integrity of examinations and ensure […]
