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Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019: What are the key features?

July 26, 2022

Union government brought the “Anti-Maritime Privacy Bill 2019”, in line with India’s commitment with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982. India had ratified the UNCLOS in 1995. Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 was introduced in ..

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What is the significance of recent SC judgement on ‘Right to be forgotten’?

July 25, 2022

Recently, the Supreme Court recognised the ‘right to be forgotten’ as part of ‘right to privacy’ and ordered to develop a mechanism of removing personal details of litigants involved in matrimonial litigation. The bench was considering a plea of women which ..

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Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 – Update (July, 2022)

July 23, 2022

Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on July 22, 2022. The bill is aimed at broadening the application of domestic laws to research stations that has been established by India in Antarctic region. It is applicable to ..

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What are some lesser-known facts about Draupadi Murmu, 15th President of India?

July 22, 2022

Droupadi Murmu recently elected as the 15th President of India. She is scheduled to take oath in July 25, 2022. There was the contest between Droupadi Murmu (BJP-led NDA candidate) and Yashwant Sinha (Joint Opposition Candidate), for the President’s position. ..

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What is ‘imported’ human embryo? Why the government has banned import of human embryo?

July 21, 2022

On July 20, 2022, Union government restricted the import of human embryos in accordance with the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. Before this, such imports were restricted or prohibited except for research purposes. Important ..

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What is Jayant Kumar Banthia Commission?

July 21, 2022

On July 20, 2022, The Supreme Court of India accepted the report of Jayant Kumar Banthia Commission. Court also gave direction to Maharashtra State Election Commission to hold elections in accordance with the report. It also directed to take steps ..

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Rajasthan: AI-based Lok Adalat

July 19, 2022

Chairman of NALSA, Uday Umesh Lalit, launched India’s First AI-powered, end-to-end digital Lok Adalat in Rajasthan. About AI-based Lok Adalat The AI-based Lok Adalat was launched during 18th All India Legal Services Authorities’ Meet. It was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. ..

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Presidential Elections- Key Facts

July 19, 2022

Voting for the presidential election lasted on July 18, 2022. 98.90 percent of electors were allowed to vote in Parliament house. Key facts The election is pitted between NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu and joint opposition pick Yashwant Sinha. Polling started ..

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