Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Concerns Over Amendments to Right to Information Act

March 27, 2025

Recently, civil society groups expressed concerns about amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Act. These changes were introduced through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023. Activists and experts met with Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the ..

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Judicial Appointments in India

March 27, 2025

The recent controversy surrounding the discovery of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma has reignited discussions on judicial appointments in India. This debate has been ongoing since the establishment of the judiciary, with changes ..

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Disaster Management Amendment Bill 2024

March 27, 2025

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 has recently been passed by the Indian Parliament. It aims to enhance the functionality of disaster management authorities at various levels. The Bill amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, which established the National ..

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Telangana Adopts Human Organ Transplantation Act

March 26, 2025

Recently, the Telangana Assembly adopted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. This move aims to regulate organ transplantation and prevent illegal commercial dealings in human organs. The state previously had its own legislation, the Telangana Transplantation of ..

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Papua New Guinea’s Facebook Shutdown

March 26, 2025

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has recently implemented a temporary shutdown of Facebook. This action is described by the government as a “test” aimed at combating hate speech, misinformation, and explicit content. The shutdown began unexpectedly and has left approximately 1.3 ..

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National Task Force on Student Mental Health

March 25, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India established a National Task Force (NTF) to address the alarming rise in student suicides in higher educational institutions. This decision followed the tragic deaths of two students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), ..

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In-House Inquiry Process for Judges in India

March 25, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna started a special three-member internal investigation on March 22 into the actions of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. This happened after bundles of cash were reportedly found at his official residence, ..

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Disclosure of Form 17C

March 24, 2025

Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) engaged with petitioners demanding transparency in voter turnout records. The Supreme Court of India deferred a hearing regarding the disclosure of Form 17C, which records votes cast at polling stations. This engagement followed ..

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CHNV Parole Programmes

March 24, 2025

Recently, the Trump administration announced the termination of temporary legal status for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision follows a Federal Register document indicating that the temporary parole programmes will end on April 24, 2025. ..

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Supreme Court Collegium

March 22, 2025

The Supreme Court collegium plays important role in the appointment and transfer of judges in India’s higher judiciary. Recently, the collegium made headlines by transferring Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court. This ..

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