indian polity

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), Massive Protests in PoK

Massive Protests in PoK Against the Pakistan Army have erupted once again, this time over unjust taxes imposed by the Pakistan administration and the arrests of numerous activists. The situation has escalated significantly, with clashes between protesters and security forces,...

Law of Interim Bail, Provisions, Grounds and Duration

Arvind Kejriwal gets Interim Bail The Supreme Court (SC) granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 10. The law surrounding interim bail, also known as temporary or interim release, varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Read all...

Balancing Fundamental Rights with DPSPs

Context The Supreme Court of India is currently reviewing the case Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra. This case centres on a critical debate regarding the balance between fundamental rights (Part III of the Indian Constitution) and Directive Principles...

Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), Power, Significance

Context: The Calcutta High Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate a preliminary investigation into reported recruitment irregularities of teachers under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (a regional autonomous body). What is the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA)? The...

Reservation in Tamil Nadu and 103rd Constitutional Amendment

Context: The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that since 89% of its population qualifies for the existing 69% reservation in education and public jobs, it cannot be obligated to apply the extra 10% reservation for the Economically...

VVPAT Machines in Election, Functions, Uses, Criticism

In recent years, the integrity and transparency of elections have come under scrutiny worldwide. In India, concerns over the accuracy and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have led to the introduction of a supplementary system known as the Voter...

Competition Commission of India (CCI), Composition, Function and Challenges

Context: The Competition Commission of India ordered a probe after finding Google’s user choice billing (UCB) system to be prima facie anti-competitive. About Competition Commission of India What it is: A statutory body set up by the Indian government in...

President’s Veto on State Bills

Context: Kerala is set to present a legal challenge in the Supreme Court regarding President Droupadi Murmu's decision to withhold approval of bills passed by the state legislature. Background of President's Veto on State Bills The President had withheld assent...

Vote-From-Home Option For Citizens, Features and Significance

Vote-From-Home Option For Citizens In a historic move, the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced a groundbreaking initiative that promises to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in the Indian democratic process. Individuals aged 85 and above, as well as those with...

Model Code of Conduct Comes into Force for Lok Sabha Polls 2024

With the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect, marking a crucial phase in the democratic process of the country. The MCC serves as a...