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Why in the News ? The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in Lok Sabha, has sparked opposition due to provisions allowing non-Muslim members in Waqf boards, empowering state officials over Waqf disputes, and altering property registration rules, raising concerns over religious autonomy and government bias. Key Provisions and Amendments: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha to replace four outdated laws, streamline immigration processes, enhance national security, and impose stricter penalties for violations like overstaying visas and using forged documents. Overview of the Bill: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha by …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Foreigners Tribunals cannot review their own decisions, overturning an Assam tribunal’s order that reopened a settled citizenship case. The verdict reinforces legal finality, preventing repetitive litigation in pending citizenship disputes under the Assam Accord and NRC. Supreme Court’s Ruling: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that a …
Read MoreThe Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, aims to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. Critically analyze the challenges posed by recent petitions questioning its validity. (250 words) Introduction The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, seeks to preserve religious harmony by maintaining the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Chhattisgarh High Court extended the marital rape immunity to Section 377 of the IPC, impacting the legal recourse for non-consensual sex in marriage. The omission of Section 377 from the BNS raised concerns over legal protection. Court’s Ruling on Marital Rape Immunity: The Chhattisgarh High Court extended the marital rape …
Read MoreWhy the news? The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot centrally monitor mob lynching prosecutions across states, urging victims to approach local courts and authorities. It also rejected a plea for uniform compensation, stating it should be based on injury severity. Supreme Court’s Stand on Monitoring Prosecutions: The Supreme Court stated it cannot micro-manage criminal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Home Ministry (MHA) reported a 55% rise in drug seizures in 2024, worth ₹25,000 crore, under the Zero Tolerance Policy, with significant confiscation of synthetic drugs, cocaine, and pharmaceutical psychotropic substances. Key Highlights: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the seizure of drugs worth ₹25,000 crore in 2024. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting rising juvenile offences, alongside discussions on bills to regulate emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes. Introduction of POCSO (Amendment) Bill 2024: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly passed a bill aimed at preventing unlawful religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or allurement. It introduces stringent penalties and administrative procedures for voluntary and forced conversions, sparking significant debate. Key Provisions of the Bill: The bill prohibits religious conversions through coercion, misrepresentation, undue influence, allurement, or fraudulent means, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, chaired by Jagdambika Pal, adopted its draft report with amendments to 14 clauses. The report will be submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tomorrow. Draft Report Adoption: The Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …
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