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Why did Government Scrap No-Detention Policy?

January 6, 2025

In December 2024, the Union government amended the Rules of the Right to Education Act, 2009. This change allows schools to detain students in Classes 5 and 8 if they fail to meet promotion criteria after year-end examinations. Students will ..

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Kerala Forest Act Amendment Sparks Controversy

January 6, 2025

The Kerala government has introduced a Bill to amend the Kerala Forest Act of 1961. This Bill is set to be debated in the upcoming session of the state Assembly. Farmer organisations have expressed concerns regarding the proposed amendments. They ..

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Supreme Court Upholds Property Rights in India

January 4, 2025

The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the significance of property rights within the constitutional framework. The court’s ruling brought into light that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right, it remains a constitutional right under ..

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India Unveils Draft Rules for Data Protection

January 4, 2025

On January 3, 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This announcement follows the Act’s passage in Parliament in August 2023. The government has opened a ..

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AbbVie India Violates UCPMP, 2024

January 4, 2025

The recent actions of AbbVie Healthcare India Private Ltd have brought attention to the ethical standards in pharmaceutical marketing. The company was found guilty of violating the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024. An anonymous report revealed that ..

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New Rules to Combat Caste Discrimination in Prisons

January 3, 2025

The Union Home Ministry of India has recently amended prison manual rules to eliminate caste discrimination among inmates. This decision follows a Supreme Court order issued on October 3, 2024, addressing concerns about caste-based discrimination in prisons. The amendments aim ..

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Supreme Court to Rule on Bribery Law

January 3, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is poised to make a landmark decision regarding the interpretation of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). This case could reshape the legal landscape surrounding corruption charges prior to 2018. The court will examine ..

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Indian Courts Achieve Milestone in Case Disposals

January 2, 2025

Recently, Indian courts reached milestone by disposing of more cases than the number pending. This indicates a concerted effort by the judiciary to tackle the longstanding issue of case pendency. Case Disposal Statistics The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) reported that ..

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 Replaces Aircraft Act of 1934

January 2, 2025

The ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024’ is a transformative piece of legislation that replaces the outdated ‘Aircraft Act of 1934’. This new Act comes into effect on January 1, 2025, and aims to enhance passenger rights and attract investment in the ..

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What is “Blood Money” in Sharia Law?

January 2, 2025

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, is on death row in Yemen for the 2017 killing of a Yemeni national. The Yemeni President, Rashad al-Alimi, has approved the death sentence, which is set to be executed within a month. ..

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