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Exclusion of CERT-In from RTI Ambit

November 27, 2023

The Central government has recently included the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in the list of organizations exempted from the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005. CERT-In, the national agency responsible for responding to computer security incidents, falls under the ..

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Reporting Sexual Offences against Minors and the POCSO Act

November 20, 2023

The recent decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court regarding the bailability of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has raised legal questions. Himachal Pradesh High Court’s Ruling Nature of the Offence: The court ruled ..

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Legal Controversy Surrounds Governor’s Powers as Tamil Nadu Resubmits Bills

November 20, 2023

The decision by Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has sparked a legal debate over the powers of the Governor. This development coincides with opposition-led states, including Tamil Nadu, seeking Supreme Court intervention ..

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law

November 20, 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private jobs for Haryana residents, was deemed discriminatory by the court. This article ..

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US Supreme Court Introduces Ethics Code Amid Controversy and Pressure

November 15, 2023

The US Supreme Court has taken a significant step by releasing its first-ever code of conduct, aiming to address mounting criticism and concerns surrounding ethics scandals involving some of its senior rightwing justices. This 14-page document outlines the “rules and ..

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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Stricter Penalties for Food Adulteration in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

November 15, 2023

A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns over the adequacy of penalties for food adulteration in the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and has recommended stricter measures. The committee has suggested a minimum imprisonment of six months for individuals selling adulterated ..

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GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

November 14, 2023

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu – the affixing of a GPS ..

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SC Guidelines on Speedy Disposal of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs

November 10, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at expediting the resolution of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). This significant decision stems from a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar ..

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