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No immunity for Legislators taking Bribes

Context: A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India made a landmark ruling regarding the immunity of lawmakers facing bribery charges related to their speech and votes in Parliament. Background of No immunity for Legislators taking Bribes Appeal...

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Implementation and Bare Act

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It retains most provisions while incorporating electronic records as primary evidence, including information stored in semiconductor memory or communication devices. However, concerns arise regarding the...

Cross Voting in Rajya Sabha and Anti-Defection Law

Context: MLAs from Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka engaged in cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections, casting doubt on the integrity of the electoral process. What is Cross Voting? Cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha refers to a situation where...

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Patanjali for Misleading Ads

Context: The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice against Patanjali Ayurved for publishing advertisements of products in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and its Rules. Contempt Notice to Patanjali for Misleading Ads The Supreme...

Rajya Sabha Elections 2024, Procedure, Articles, Voting System

In the 2024 Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress secured victory in three out of four seats in Karnataka and eight out of ten seats in Uttar Pradesh. However, the party suffered a significant setback in Himachal Pradesh, where it holds...

Section 144 of CrPC, Purpose, Curfew and its Legal Implications

Context: The High Court questioned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on its request to stage a protest in the national capital, despite an existing ban under Section 144 of the CrPC due to ongoing farmers' protests. About Section 144 of...

Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Historical Cases and Latest Update

Uniform Civil Code: An Overview It aims to replace the diverse personal laws based on religious scriptures and customs with a common set of laws governing every citizen. These laws would cover marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, etc., promoting national unity...

Indian Reservation System, Critical Analysis, Pros and Cons

Indian Reservation System India's reservation system, rooted in the country's age-old caste system, aims to provide equitable access to government jobs, educational institutions, and legislatures for historically disadvantaged sections of the population. Originating as a means of addressing historical injustices...

Article 142 of Indian Constitution, Significance and Use of Article 142

Context: The Supreme Court declared Kuldeep Kumar as the new Mayor of Chandigarh (UT). Article 142 of Indian Constitution Empower the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing “complete justice” in any case or matter pending...

Difference Between Nationality and Citizenship, Definition

Difference Between Nationality and Citizenship: In a world characterized by diverse cultures and interconnected societies, the terms "nationality" and "citizenship" often emerge in discussions about identity, rights, and belonging. While they may seem synonymous at first glance, nationality and citizenship...