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SC Verdict on Hindu Women’s Inheritance Rights
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has expanded the Hindu women’s right to be the coparcener (joint legal heir) and inherit...
12 Aug 2020 Judiciary
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A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance that can be proclaimed by the President of India during certain crisis situations....
08 Aug 2020 Judiciary
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This article is based on “Scandalising as contempt” which was published in The Hindu on 27/07/2020. It talks about the arguments, in...
28 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Preamble to the Indian Constitution
What is a Preamble? A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s philosophy and objectives. In a...
27 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News The Supreme Court (SC) is set to commence the final hearing on the batch of Special Leave Petitions (SLPs-Article 136) against Maratha...
27 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court of India suo moto initiated the proceedings for criminal contempt of court against lawyer-activist Prashant...
27 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Refusal of Rajasthan Speaker’s Plea by Supreme Court
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has refused Rajasthan Assembly Speaker’s plea to stop the State’s High Court from deciding...
25 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Several citizens of various countries, who were accused of violating visa conditions and government guidelines following the Covid-19...
24 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Rajya Sabha Members Facing Criminal Charges
Why in News According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), about 24% of the sitting Rajya Sabha members have declared...
24 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Appointment of Government Servants as Gram Panchayat Administrator
Why in News Recently, the Bombay High Court passed an interim order directing that a government servant of the local authority be appointed as an...
23 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Important Articles from Indian Constitution : Compilation Part II
THE UNION JUDICIARY Article 124 - Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court. Context - The Supreme Court has ruled that the...
21 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Challenge to Anti Defection Law
Why in News Recently, the 19 rebel MLAs of Rajasthan's ruling party (Congress) have filed a petition before the High Court challenging the...
18 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Dichotomy in Animal Sacrifice: SC
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Kerala government on a plea challenging the Kerala Animals and Birds Sacrifices...
17 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Important Articles from Indian Constitution : Compilation Part I
Introduction The Constitution of India contains 395 articles in 22 parts. It also contains 12 schedules. Since its adoption in 1949, it has been...
16 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, Vikas Dubey, a gangster was killed by the Uttar Pradesh Police in an encounter (extra-judicial killing). However, many experts...
11 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Committee on Criminal Law Reform
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted a national level committee for reform in criminal law. Key...
01 Jul 2020 Judiciary
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Speaker and Anti-Defection Law
Why in News The ruling party crisis in Manipur has raised questions on the Speaker’s powers to disqualify under the Constitution. Key...
24 Jun 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has held that secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. The choice of...
22 Jun 2020 Judiciary
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Inclusion of Reservation Laws in Ninth Schedule
Why in News Recently, a Union Minister emphasised the need to include all reservation-related laws in the Ninth Schedule of Constitution so that...
13 Jun 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, the NITI Aayog, in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India, brought together key stakeholders in a virtual meeting...
08 Jun 2020 Judiciary
