Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Meta Platforms Faces Antitrust Trial

April 15, 2025

Meta Platforms Inc. is undergoing an antitrust trial that could lead to the separation of Instagram and WhatsApp from Meta. The trial is a landmark challenge to the dominance of Big Tech and is spearheaded by the U.S. Federal Trade ..

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Telangana Implements Scheduled Castes Sub-Categorisation Act

April 15, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Telangana became the first state of India to implement the Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation. This landmark decision follows the passing of the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act 2025. The Act aims to divide the ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Article 143

April 14, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has established that the President must provide clear reasons when withholding assent to a bill. This ruling comes after the court’s interpretation of Article 143 of the Constitution of India, which ..

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What is SAVE Act?

April 11, 2025

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act. This act mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Advocated by Republicans, it aims to prevent noncitizen voting. Voting rights groups argue this could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. ..

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Section 271 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

April 11, 2025

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2023 introduced legal provisions addressing public health and safety. Section 271 specifically targets negligent acts that could spread infectious diseases dangerous to life. Legal Framework of Section 271 Section 271 of the BNS penalises ..

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Mining Ban Near Chittorgarh Fort

April 10, 2025

The Rajasthan government is contemplating a complete ban on mining activities within a 10-kilometre radius of the Chittorgarh Fort. This UNESCO World Heritage site is at the centre of a legal dispute involving Birla Corporation Limited and the state. The ..

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Estonia Bans Non-EU Citizens from Local Elections

April 10, 2025

Recently, Estonia’s President Alar Karis signed a constitutional amendment that prohibits non-EU citizens from participating in local elections. This legislative change targets the substantial Russian minority in Estonia, comprising approximately 80,000 individuals. The amendment was largely motivated by security concerns ..

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“Death Sentences and Executions 2024” Report

April 9, 2025

The Amnesty International recently released the “Death Sentences and Executions 2024” Report. According to the report, in 2024, the number of recorded executions worldwide surged to 1,518, the highest figure in nearly a decade. It revealed an increase in executions ..

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SC Ruling on Governor’s Assent to Bills

April 9, 2025

The Supreme Court of India recently ruled on the authority of the Tamil Nadu Governor regarding the assent to state bills. This ruling addressed the legal implications of the Governor withholding assent and established clear timelines for decision-making. The judgement ..

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Supreme Court Judges to Declare Assets Publicly

April 7, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India decided that all judges, including the Chief Justice, will publicly declare their assets. This decision follows a recent scandal involving a Delhi High Court judge found with large sums of cash. Historically, judges were ..

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