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Law Commission Submits Report on Public Property Damage

February 3, 2024

The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report No. 284 titled “Revisiting The Law On Prevention of Damage to Public Property” to the Government of India. The destruction of public property has continued undiminished causing gargantuan losses to ..

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ASI’s Gyanvapi Mosque Survey Report

January 27, 2024

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submitted its survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi to the district court in December 2022. The report concludes that remains of an old Hindu temple existed at the site before the ..

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Aadhaar Cards Now Clearly State Document’s Limits

January 27, 2024

New Aadhaar cards and digital copies now prominently state they are “proof of identity, not of citizenship or date of birth.” The explicit disclaimers signal to government agencies not to use Aadhaar for confirming citizenship or age. Though foreign residents ..

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SC Concerned Over ED-States Disputes

January 26, 2024

The Supreme Court expressed concern over growing disputes between central agencies like Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and state governments during probes, impacting federalism. It sought an impartial mechanism. Case Details The court was hearing the ED plea to transfer a ..

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Draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

January 18, 2024

The Finance Ministry invited public comments on the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023. The Bill aims to modernize stamp duty provisions and replace the 1899 Stamp Act. Updating Archaic Policies The Indian Stamp Act 1899 is an old fiscal law ..

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Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024

January 6, 2024

Seeking public comments, India’s I&B Ministry issued draft rules for implementing the Press and Periodicals Registration Act 2023 passed recently. The rules outline the powers and processes for the Press Registrar. Inspection Triggers for Media Houses As per the draft, ..

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ECI Introduces Stricter Norms for Symbol Allotment to Unrecognized Parties (RUPPs)

January 5, 2024

On January 5th 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued new guidelines making it mandatory for registered unrecognized political parties (RUPPs) to provide additional financial documents and election expenditure statements for getting a common election symbol. The move aims ..

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Law Commission Looks into Synchronization of Local and National Elections

January 5, 2024

India held simultaneous national and state assembly elections from 1952 until 1967. However, due to early dissolution of Lok Sabha and state assemblies over the years, the elections drifted and are now held at different times. Holding separate elections leads ..

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