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
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,
Allegations on ministers, black magic on the president of Maldives
On 23rd June, the Maldives police arrested two ministers, Fathima Shamnaz and Adam Rameez, along with two other individuals were arrested allegedly for performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem, the state minister for the environment ministry, and Adam
Arbitration Bar of India and Indian Arbitration Forum Oppose New Government Guidelines on Dispute Resolution
The Arbitration Bar of India (ABI) and the Indian Arbitration Forum (IAF) have expressed significant concerns regarding a recent office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, titled “Guidelines for Arbitration and Mediation in Contracts for Domestic Public Procurement.” This memorandum, released by
HC staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail without passing final order is Unusual :SC
On Monday, the SC said that the decision of the HC to grant an interim stay on the bail to Delhi CM, without passing a final order was unusual. The matter was about the money laundering case. The bench of Justices Manoj Misra
Judiciary’s Role in India’s New Coalition Government: Balancing Power and Independence
A coalition government has returned to power in India after ten years, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) now dependent on its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies to form the government. Narendra Modi continues as Prime Minister, but the previously domineering approach is
Call for Editors: The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion (Apply by 15th June 2024)
The Society For Constitutional Law Discussion is inviting applications for Editors from Students to join the Editorial Board for the Academic Year 2024-25.
Elections to the Lok Sabha: BJP wins first seat, Surat candidate wins without opposition
With its candidate from Gujarat’s Surat constituency winning unopposed, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured its first victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, marking a historic milestone. The withdrawal of other candidates and the rejection of the nominations of the main opposition
