California’s New Law On Deceased Personalities’ Likeness: California’s AB 1836, passed on August 31, 2024, regulates the commercial use of deceased personalities’ likenesses, including their voice and image. The law aims to protect against unauthorized AI-generated replicas by requiring consent from the deceased’s heirs for such uses. Using a deceased personality’s likeness without consent from […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
CDSL Secures SEBI Approval for Nehal Vora’s Appointment as MD & CEO
CDSL Secures SEBI Approval for Nehal Vora’s Appointment as MD & CEO: In a significant development for the Indian financial markets, Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has announced a crucial step in its leadership transition. The company has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the appointment […]
Review Petition : NEET UG 2024 Examination
Review Petition : NEET UG 2024 Examination A group of medical students recently filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss their writ petition, which sought to cancel the NEET UG 2024 examination. Review Petition: When a judgment is passed by a court, the doctrine of functus officio applies to it. This […]
President Murmu Approves Constitution of 23rd Law Commission
President Murmu Approves Constitution of 23rd Law Commission: President Droupadi Murmu has approved the formation of the 23rd Law Commission of India for a three-year term, effective from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2027. This commission will consist of a full-time chairperson, four members, and additional ex-officio and part-time members.
Anti-Rape ‘Aparajita’ Bill : West Bengal
Anti-Rape ‘Aparajita’ Bill : West Bengal The West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’, marking a significant development in the state’s legal framework against sexual crimes. This bill introduces the death penalty for individuals convicted of rape if their actions result in the […]
Law Commission of India : In News
Law Commission of India : In News The President of India recently sanctioned the formation of the 23rd Law Commission for a three-year term. Law Commission of India is a non-statutory bodyand is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice. It is constituted with definite terms of reference […]
Philips Appoints Bharath Sesha as New Managing Director for India
Philips Appoints Bharath Sesha as New Managing Director for India: Dutch multinational conglomerate Philips has appointed Bharath Sesha as the Managing Director for India, effective September 1. Sesha will lead the company’s growth strategy in India, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational excellence, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Prime Minister Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for 75 Years of Supreme Court
Prime Minister Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for 75 Years of Supreme Court: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
D-Voter
D-Voter: The Assam Chief Minister recently announced that nearly 1.2 lakh people in the state have been identified as ‘D’ (Dubious or Doubtful) voters, with 41,583 declared as foreigners. The concept of D-Voter is unique to Assam, where migration and citizenship are among the biggest political fault lines. It was introduced in Assam in 1997 […]
Minimum Marriage Age Raised to 21 : Himachal Pradesh
Minimum Marriage Age Raised to 21 : Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh has passed a Bill to raise the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years, amending the Prohibition of Child Marriage (PCM) Act. Currently, the law prescribes that the minimum age of marriage is 21 and 18 years for men and women, […]
