Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019

The Lok Sabha has passed the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Features of the Bill The bill seeks to amend the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provided that the chairperson ..

Update : Ayodhya Mediation Panel

A Chief Justice of India led bench of the Supreme Court has allowed the Ayodhya Panel, which appointed to mediate in the Ayodhya issue to continue mediation till July end and turn in its report by August 1. Who makes ..

Revisting the Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections

The Supreme Court is slated to hear the petitions against the 103rd constitutional amendment act which provided for the10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections. 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act The Act amends Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution, ..

Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2019 introduced in Rajya Sabha

The Union government has tabled the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha. Features of the Bill It seeks to make India a hub of domestic and global arbitration for settling commercial disputes. The bill seeks to provide ..

Emergency plan for protection of Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican

The Supreme Court has constituted a high powered committee to urgently frame and to implement an emergency response plan for the protection of two Indian birds Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican. IUCN Status Great Indian Bustard: Critically Endangered ..

Update : Babri Masjid demolition case

A session judge who is hearing the joint trial of the dual Babri Masjid demolition cases has asked for six more months to finish the case. This has prompted the Supreme Court to request the Uttar Pradesh to suggest a ..

SC refuses to Intervene in Puducherry Power Tussle

The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the Madras High Court order that curbed Puducherry Lieutenant Governor’s powers on the administrative control of the Union Territory of the Puducherry. The Supreme Court has asked the Lieutenant Governor (LG) to ..

Maratha Reservation: A Critical Analysis

The Bombay High Court on the basis of a report submitted by the Maharashtra State Backward Classes Commission has upheld the Maharashtra government’s decision to extend reservation in education and employment to the Maratha community. But it reduced the proposed ..

New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill

The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill has been passed by both the houses of parliament. Features of the Bill The bill provides for the establishment of New Delhi International Arbitration Center (NDIAC) as an institute of National Importance. NDIAC ..

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha: Criterion

The Leader of Opposition is the leader of the single largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha. The modalities to formally recognise the leader of the opposition is outlined under Mavalankar’s rule. Mavalankar’s Rule G V Mavalankar was the first Speaker ..