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Hit and Run New Law, Overview, Criticism and Concern

Thousands of truckers across the country are engaged in widespread protests against the newly introduced Hit and Run New Law, causing disruptions on major inter-state highways and key roads. The protesting truckers are demanding a rollback of the new and...

Press And Registrations Of Periodicals Bill, 2023

Context: The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023 was recently passed by parliament, replacing the Press and Registration of Books Act 1867, a law from the colonial era. Key Features Of Press And Registrations Of Periodical Bill, 2023 Removal...

Persons with Disabilities, Challenges and Empowerment

Persons with Disabilities The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) defines “Persons with disabilities include those people having long term physical, mental,  intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in...

POSH Act, Challenges, Implementation, Procedure to Complaint

Context: More than half — 16 — of India’s 30 national sports federations lack an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), mandatory under the 2013 PoSH Act, as highlighted in the Mary Kom-led government committee's report. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join...

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023, Background, Objective and Provision

After heated debates and careful consideration, the Lok Sabha on the 20th December 2023 (thirteenth day of the winter session) passed three crucial criminal law bills: The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, aiming to modernize the Indian Penal Code, The Bharatiya...

Anti–Defection Law Analysis, Key Aspects, Challenges

Context: India’s anti-defection law has been unable to fulfil its original objective. Politicians are exploiting loopholes in the act to switch parties without consequences, leading to unstable governments. Anti-Defection Law: An Overview Defection: Defined “To abandon a position or association,...

Making India an Arbitration Hub, Methods, Types, Challenges

Context: SC ruled unstamped contracts enforceable in arbitration, easing delays and upholding minimal court intervention. Judgements by Supreme Court on Arbitration Judgement of five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (N Global Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. vs. Indon Unique Flame Ltd.): They...

Anti-Terror Laws In India, Evolution, Application, Issues and Concerns

Context: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court's judgement on journalist Fahad Shah's case raises critical questions about the application of India's UAPA in matters concerning personal freedom and legal rights. Evolution of Anti-Terror Laws In India The Unlawful Activities (Prevention)...

List of Important Articles of Indian Constitution

Important Articles of Indian Constitution The Indian Constitution is a comprehensive document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of governance for the country. It encompasses a wide range of articles, each addressing a specific aspect of the political, legal,...

Difference Between Bail, Parole and Furlough, Explanation

Context: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda walked out of Rohtak’s Sunaria jail on a 21-day furlough. What is furlough? Furlough is a temporary release from prison for a specific purpose, such as attending a family funeral...