Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Supreme Court Proposes Ad Hoc Judges for Backlog Relief

January 24, 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of India suggested the temporary appointment of retired judges to alleviate the backlog of pending criminal cases in various High Courts. This proposal is rooted in Article 224A of the Constitution of India, ..

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Karnataka HC Strikes Down Green Energy Rules

January 24, 2025

In the recent Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA Rules) and related Karnataka Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2022. Key Facts Related to ..

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Madras HC Mandates Vaigai River Pollution Action Plan

January 23, 2025

The Madras High Court has recently mandated local authorities in five districts of Tamil Nadu to devise a comprehensive action plan to combat pollution in the Vaigai River. This directive follows alarming reports of severe contamination due to waste discharge ..

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What is an Enemy Property?

January 23, 2025

In recent developments, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed actor Saif Ali Khan to appeal against a central government order declaring his family’s historical properties in Bhopal as “enemy property.” This case has been ongoing since 2015, with properties ..

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Draft E-commerce Self-Governance Guidelines

January 22, 2025

Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced draft guidelines aimed at enhancing self-governance in India’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector. These measures address increasing concerns over consumer protection and trust erosion, reflecting a commitment to ethical practices and transparency. Stakeholders ..

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Indus Water Treaty Developments

January 22, 2025

The Neutral Expert (NE) under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT) recently stated that he has the authority to resolve disputes between India and Pakistan about the design of hydroelectric projects on Indus Treaty rivers. India stated that it “welcomed” ..

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Key Executive Orders Signed by US President Donald Trump

January 22, 2025

Recently, President Donald Trump returned to the White House and signed number of executive orders, marking a very important moment in American governance. He signed approximately 80 executive orders on his first day, including a national emergency declaration at the ..

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Uttarakhand’s Manual for Uniform Civil Code

January 21, 2025

Recently, Uttarakhand’s government approved a comprehensive manual for its Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aiming to standardise personal laws across the state. This initiative marks Uttarakhand as the first state of India to implement the UCC, with preparations underway for training ..

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