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Section 152 of BNS Should Not Become a Proxy for Sedition

Context: In the case of Tejender Pal Singh v. State of Rajasthan (2024), the Rajasthan High Court cautioned against the potential misuse of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). More in News This criminalizes acts that endanger the...

Latest Guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC)

Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced an accelerated degree programme and an extended degree programme for undergraduate students. This will allow them to complete their degrees either earlier or later than the standard duration. The University Grants Commission...

Chief Minister Salary of India Per Month and State wise

The salary of Chief Ministers in India ranges from ₹1.25 lakh to ₹4.10 lakh per month in 2024, depending on the state. This salary structure is determined by each state’s government, allowing for variations across India. In addition to their...

Lokpal of India, Power, Features, Functions and Limitations

Context: Lokpal, disposed of a complaint against former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on grounds of being "barred by jurisdiction." The order also clarified why the Lokpal cannot investigate sitting judges of the Supreme Court or the CJI....

Railways Amendment Bill 2024, Key Features and Criticisms

The government introduced the bill to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905. Railways Amendment Bill 2024 aims to modernize and streamline the governance of Indian Railways by integrating the provisions of the Indian Railway Board Act, of 1905, into...

Anti Conversion Laws in India, Need and Key Features

What are Anti Conversion Laws? Anti-conversion laws are legislative measures aimed at preventing or prohibiting religious conversions. The specific provisions and enforcement of anti-conversion laws differ across jurisdictions, and they may involve both criminal and civil penalties. Anti-Conversion Laws in...

President Droupadi Murmu Appoints New Governors for Five States

President Droupadi Murmu has reshuffled the leadership across five states, appointing two new governors and transferring three others. This strategic move aims to address political, administrative, and security challenges while strengthening governance. Here's a detailed breakdown of the appointments, their...

Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament

Context: According to PRS Legislative Research, During the five-year term of the 17th Lok Sabha that ended in 2024, only 9.08 hours were spent on Private Members’ Bills, while the Rajya Sabha spent 27.01 hours on them during the period....

National Commission or Women (NCW), Objectives and Functions

Context: The National Commission for Women has constituted a two-member fact-finding committee to investigate the sexual assault of an engineering student in the Anna University campus (Chennai). About National Commission or Women (NCW) NCW is an autonomous and statutory body...

Domestic Violence Act 2005, Section 498A, and Dowry Prohibition Act

The Domestic Violence Act 2005, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Dowry Prohibition Act are pivotal laws aimed at safeguarding women from abuse, cruelty, and dowry-related harassment. However, the misuse of these protective laws has become...