30Apr 2024

NCW STATES LACK OF INFORMATION ON CHAIRPERSON, MEMBERS’ POLITICAL AFFILIATION.

Why in the news? NCW’s response on political affiliation of Chairperson and Members sparks concerns over transparency and neutrality. Source:wordpress About NCW’s Political Affiliation Clarification: The National Commission for Women (NCW) stated it lacks information regarding the political affiliation of its Chairperson and Members. Established under the NCW Act, 1990, by the Ministry of Women …

30Apr 2024

TOP COURT RECALLS ORDER ALLOWING ABORTION OF MINOR RAPE SURVIVOR

Why in the news? Supreme Court reverses order permitting late-stage abortion for minor rape survivor, following parental concerns over health implications. source:scribd About Supreme Court’s Decision Recalled: The Supreme Court reversed its April 22 order allowing a 14-year- old rape survivor to undergo a late-stage abortion. Concerns were raised by the survivor’s parents regarding her …

30Apr 2024

SC EXAMINES IF MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW APPLIES TO EX-MUSLIMS

Why in the news ? The Supreme Court considers a petition questioning whether ex-Muslims should be governed by Muslim Personal Law or secular laws. source:TH About the Legal Argument: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Kerala on a writ petition filed by Safiya M, a former Muslim. Safiya seeks a declaration that …

30Apr 2024

DISAPPOINTMENT IN THE EVM-VVPAT CASE JUDGMENT

Syllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …

26Apr 2024

“SC QUESTIONS IF INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES ARE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OR PRIVATE.”

Why in the news? “Supreme Court debates whether resources created by individuals belong to the community, prompting discussions on private property rights.” source:wordpress About the Constitutional Inquiry: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court inquired whether resources created by individual labour belong to the community. The Bench deliberated on Article 39(b) of the Constitution, …

24Apr 2024

GOVT. SHOULD ACT ON FMCG FIRMS USING ‘MISLEADING’ ADS: SC

Why in the news? Supreme Court urges action against FMCG firms for misleading ads targeting consumers, especially families with babies and schoolchildren. About Supreme Court’s Concerns: The Supreme Court urged the Centre to take action against FMCG companies for misleading advertisements targeting consumers, especially families with babies and schoolchildren. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah …

11Apr 2024

SC QUASHES ₹7,687-CR. ARBITRAL AWARD AGAINST DELHI METRO AS ‘PATENTLY ILLEGAL

Why in the news? Supreme Court quashes ₹7,687-cr. arbitral award against Delhi Metro as ‘patently illegal’, relieving DMRC from exorbitant liability. source:slideserve About the Court’s Decision: Chief Justice Chandrachud, leading a three-judge Bench, deems the arbitral award as a “grave miscarriage of justice,” exercising Article 142 of the Constitution. The court overturned its previous judgement …

31Mar 2024

POCSO CASE AGAINST BSY

Why in the news? POCSO case against BSY-Karnataka former chief minister .The magistrate court in Bengaluru ordered that the case be forwarded to Criminal Investigation Department . About POCSO ACT: In order to shield minors under the age of 18 from crimes including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child pornography, the Parliament passed the POCSO Act in 2012. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act is its full name.Under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Act was passed in 2012. Key features of Act: This act defines sexual abuse in a variety of ways, not only in …

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