An overview of Speaker elections from the first Lok Sabha to the 18th
Which past elections have influenced the Speaker’s position in the Lok Sabha? Examine important elections from 1952, when G.V. Mavalankar held them, to the present, when events have affected the selecting process. What partnerships and obstacles do political parties face in this year’s
New Criminal Laws will ease the living of the citizens: Arjun Ram Meghwal
It was said by the Union Minister of State (independent charge), for the Ministry of Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, that the new criminal laws will expedite the justice delivery system and will be crucial in saving time.
Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC appointed after 6 vacancy of 6 months
It was notified by the central government that Justice BR Sarangi will be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. The notification has come, after 6 months since the proposal of his name was made by the collegium of the SC.
The judgments of the Court open to discussions and critical analysis”: Punjab and Haryana HC in a contempt of courts case
Recently, in a contempt of court case, Punjab and Haryana high court said that judgements of court are open to public for discussions and criticism, as a mark of democracy. “The judgments of the Court are in public domain and open to discussions
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024: A Flawed Approach to Preventing Paper Leaks
The Central government’s enactment of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aims to curb paper leaks through stringent penalties. This law introduces harsh sentences, including a minimum three-year jail term for general offenders and up to ten years for those
Medical Students Fight Against NEET-UG 2024 Cancellation, Claim Fundamental Rights Violation
A petition has been filed by 56 Gujarat-based medical students in the Supreme Court against the calls for ‘Re-NEET’ and cancelling the results of the NEET-UG 2024 examination. The petitioners are seeking to continue medical admission based on the present results, excluding those
Supreme Court to Hear Bihar Govt.’s Appeal regarding reservation in State
The Bihar government has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Patna High Court’s June 20 verdict setting aside the increase in reservation for Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) from 50% to 65 in admission to educational institutions and government
Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Religious Conversions During Gatherings
The Allahabad High Court has raised significant concerns about the increasing number of religious conversions occurring during gatherings. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal expressed these concerns while dismissing the bail plea of Kailash, who was accused of converting a group of Hindus from a
Protests Erupt in Nairobi Over Controversial Tax Bill
In Nairobi, Kenya, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators protesting a controversial bill that would have raised taxes on essential goods. The protests, sparked by President William Ruto’s proposed tax hike, called for his removal even after he withdrew
CBI Makes First Arrests in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made its first arrests in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, detaining two individuals in Patna, Bihar. The CBI has registered six First Information Reports (FIRs) in the case, following allegations of irregularities, cheating, impersonation,
