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Are Legislators Immune to Bribery Charges?

Context: The Supreme Court of India in a recent judgement clarified that legislators cannot claim immunity for bribery. This affirms the judiciary's role in maintaining integrity within legislative processes. Background of the Case The case centred around Sita Soren, a...

Article 371 of Indian Constitution and Sixth Schedule

Context: Amid protests in Ladakh, the Indian government is contemplating granting protections similar to Article 371 to the Union Territory, safeguarding local interests in land, jobs, and culture. About Article 371 and the Sixth Schedule Article 371 of the Constitution...

Center Signs Historic Tripura Accord and its Impact on Northeastern Region

Tripura Accord Signed The signing of the historic Tripura Accord by the Centre marks a significant milestone in the trajectory of peace and development in the northeastern region of India. Negotiated between the Government of India, the Government of Tripura,...

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...