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SC asks for National plan on COVID-19 situation
The Supreme Court recently asked the Government of India to submit a National Plan on the COVID-19 situation. Supreme Court took a Suo moto cognisance and issued a notice to the central government on the supply of COVID-19 supplies such ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Right to Privacy, Reputation extinguishes after death: Madras High Court
The Madras High court recently pronounced that the Right to Privacy of a deceased person cannot be inherited. What is the issue? J Deepa, niece of former Chief Minister J Jayalalitha filed a plea in the High Court to stop ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Chief Justice of India: Justice Ramana to assume charge
Justice N V Ramana, who was recently appointed as the Chief Justice of India is to assume charge on April 24, 2021. He is to take charge a day after the retirement of CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde. Justice Ramana is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Cow Cabinet: A new cabinet in Madhya Pradesh to conserve cows
On November 18, 2020, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the State Government is to constitute ‘Cow Cabinet’ to conserve and promote cow cattle in the state. The first meeting of the cabinet is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Facts Box: Key Findings of Katakey Panel
On May 27, 2020, a major or fire broke out at Baghjan oil well of Oil India Limited. The fire couldn’t be put off till date. A Snubbing Unit from Canada is being brought to put off the fire. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Supreme Court directs states to set up Gram Nyayalayas
On February 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of India directed the states to establish “Gram Nyayalayas” within four weeks’ time span. The apex court has directed the corresponding state high courts to expedite the process of consultation with the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Vidya Bal-Social Activist, Feminist passed away
The Veteran Feminist, Social Activist and writer passed away in private nursing home on January 30, 2020. She was known for her heroic oppressive practices involving women. She was a forefront fighter for women equality with men Highlights In 2016, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Telangana appoints its First Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta
The State Government of Telangana has appointed the Former judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court, Justice C.V Ramulu as the first anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokayukta of the state after Governor of Telangana, Tamilsai Sounderarajan accepted the recommendation of the name by ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Law Ministry to set up fast track courts after data on POCSO from HCs
The data from the High Courts across the country say that more than 96% of 1,66,882 rape trials registered under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) are pending. After receiving the data, law ministry has drawn comprehensive plans ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Mobile app for lawyers, litigants launched by Delhi HC
On September 27, 2019, the Delhi High Court launched a new mobile application. The app makes the services of the court digitally accessible to litigants and lawyers. It was inaugurated the Delhi High Court Chief Justice D N Patel. The ..