Polity News

State resolutions on Central laws are fine: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court prima facie found no harm in State Legislative Assemblies, such as those in Kerala and West Bengal, passing resolutions against Central laws.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 20th Mar 2021

Appropriation Bill passed in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha cleared the Appropriation Bill 2021-2022.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Mar 2021

Cancellation of 3 crore ration cards is a serious issue: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said it was a “very serious” matter if the Centre had really cancelled around three crore ration cards.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Mar 2021

Older IIMs lag behind newer ones in enforcing quota rule

According to data obtained through RTI requests, over the past year, SC, ST and OBC communities make up less than 10% of the faculty at the older, more prestigious IIMs.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Mar 2021

Mullaperiyar dam issue

The Supreme Court said the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary will be “personally responsible” on failure to give information on the ‘rule curve’ for the Mullaperiyar dam to the Supreme Court-appointed Supervisory Committee.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Mar 2021