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Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

February 6, 2024

The Union government has introduced a new bill in the Lok Sabha, aiming to provide reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies of Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed legislation seeks to amend existing laws and bring them into ..

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Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill

February 6, 2024

Uttarakhand government has introduced legislation to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. If enacted, Uttarakhand would become the second Indian state to adopt a UCC after Goa, where it has been in effect since Portuguese rule. The ..

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Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024

February 6, 2024

The central government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 to prevent the use of unfair means in public examinations. The bill, presented by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, aims to curb paper leaks and cheating ..

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Law Commission Recommends Legal Reforms to Curb Property Damage during Protests

February 5, 2024

The Law Commission has proposed updates to laws aimed at addressing the issue of damage to public and private property during blockades and protests. The main thrust of these recommendations is to introduce stricter penalties for individuals or organizations causing ..

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PETA Challenges Traditional Buffalo, Bulbul Fights in Assam

February 5, 2024

Buffalo fighting has been a part of Magh Bihu celebrations in Assam for centuries. The fights are held in various parts of the state during the harvest festival, with the village of Ahatguri in Nagaon district being the most prominent ..

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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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