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India’s Labour Laws and Overwork Culture
India’s labour laws, designed to protect workers, often fall short in practice. Despite regulations capping working hours at 48 per week, many employees face extensive overtime without proper compensation. The ongoing dialogue about workers’ rights is particularly relevant as India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Controversy Over Voter ID-Aadhaar Linking in Delhi
The political landscape in Delhi has become tumultuous as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchange accusations regarding the manipulation of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. This controversy has reignited discussions about ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
New Appointment Process for Election Commissioners
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India are very important figures in ensuring free and fair elections. Traditionally, the next senior-most Election Commissioner succeeded the CEC. However, the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Interpol Introduces First Silver Notice for Asset Recovery
Interpol has recently launched its first Silver Notice, aimed at locating laundered assets across borders. This initiative, announced on January 10, 2025, is part of a pilot project involving 52 member countries, including India. The Silver Notice is a new ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Stricter Laws for Women’s Safety in Tamil Nadu
Recent legislative developments in Tamil Nadu focus on enhancing the legal framework for the protection of women. Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced amendment bills in the Tamil Nadu Assembly aimed at revising punishments for crimes against women. These amendments seek ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
India Revamps Medical Device Regulations
The Government of India is revising its regulatory framework for medical devices to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative aims to classify approximately 1,178 medical devices into four distinct categories based on their risk profiles. The Central Drugs Standards Control ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Delhi Land Reforms Act Controversy
The Delhi Land Reforms Act of 1954 has recently gained attention due to allegations made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He claimed that Prime Minister Modi has not fulfilled his promise to repeal Sections 33 and 81 of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
NCLT Appointments Boost Corporate Governance in India
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently appointed 24 new members to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This strategic move, announced on January 7, 2025, aims to enhance the tribunal’s efficiency in resolving corporate disputes. The appointments include ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
CBI Enhances Ties with INTERPOL
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken steps to improve its collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). As of January 2025, three senior CBI officers have been deployed to INTERPOL offices in France and Singapore. This marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
MHA Directs States to Implement Section 479 of BNSS
The Central Government of India has taken steps to address the plight of undertrial prisoners. On January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a directive to all states and Union Territories (UTs) regarding the implementation of Section ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs