indian polity

SC Refuses to Stay Law on Selection of CEC, EC

Context: The Supreme Court declined to stay the CEC and other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023. How are the CEC and ECs currently Appointed? Article 324 provides the structure of the Election Commission of...

Telecommunication Act 2023, Key Highlights, Significance, Challenges

Context: The Telecommunications Act 2023 under its safety and emergency measures grants the government broad powers potentially compromising citizen privacy with limited oversight. Key Highlights of the Telecommunications Act 2023 Aspect Details Authorization for Telecom Activities Central government authorization required...

Role of Speaker in India, Importance, Constitutional Provisions

Context: Rahul Narwekar, the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, ruled on Shiv Sena's disqualification petitions, highlighting why legislative presiding officers shouldn't handle anti-defection law adjudications. What Were the Speaker Rulings? Eknath Shinde Group Acknowledged as Shiv Sena: The Speaker decided against disqualifying...

Bilkis Bano Case, Timeline, Supreme Court’s Judgement

The Bilkis Bano case refers to a horrific incident during the Gujarat riots in 2002, where Bilkis Bano, a pregnant Muslim woman, became a victim of sexual assault and witnessed the brutal killing of her family members during the violence....

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,...