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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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Delisting of Monuments

April 7, 2025

The ongoing debate surrounding the delisting of monuments in India has intensified recently. A Parliamentary Committee has urged the Union Culture Ministry to establish an independent panel. This panel would reform the criteria for delisting a monument from the Archaeological ..

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UGC’s New Regulations for Foreign Degree Equivalence

April 7, 2025

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations to enhance the recognition of foreign academic qualifications. This initiative aims to assist Indian students returning from abroad who often encounter challenges in having their degrees recognised. The UGC’s regulations, effective ..

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NCDRC Dismisses WazirX Case

April 5, 2025

The issue of cryptocurrency regulation in India has gained attention due to recent legal challenges faced by investors and exchanges. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently dismissed a plea from investors claiming losses from a major hack at ..

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SC Ruling on Senior Citizens Act

April 4, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court rejected a plea by a senior couple who wanted to evict their son from their home under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Act mainly provides a legal process for ..

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Section 40 of Waqf Act

April 3, 2025

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to amend the existing Waqf Act of 1995. The most contentious change involves the removal of Section 40. This has sparked debate between the ruling coalition and opposition parties. ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Demolition in Prayagraj

April 3, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India made ruling regarding the demolition of residential properties in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The court condemned the actions of local authorities as “inhuman and illegal.” It ordered the Prayagraj Development Authority to compensate affected residents, ..

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