Polity News

Governor

The Supreme Court laid down that a Governor cannot sit on key bills passed by a state legislature after casting doubts on the validity of the Assembly session in which the proposed laws were passed with overwhelming majority by the elected representatives of the people. The court settled in a writ petition represented by senior advocate A.M SIngvi.

posted by 11th Nov 2023

Amarnath Road Project

The Border Roads organisation (BRO) clarified that the Amarnath Cave Shrine was to widen the tracks for pedestrian traffic, keeping in view the environmental concerns.

posted by 11th Nov 2023

e-FIR

The Law Commission of India, in report No.282, recommended that “in Case where the accused in not known ins not known, registration of e-FIR should be allowed for cognizable offences.

posted by 9th Nov 2023

Delay in signing Bills by Governor a Matter of Concern: SC

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure at the governors holding key bills especially in non-BJP ruled states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana, until state governments approach the top court for intervention

posted by 7th Nov 2023

Electoral Literacy

In a bid to address voter apathy among the young Indians, the NCERT will introduce and update textbooks to include content on electoral literacy and will advise the state education Boards and boards to follow a suit.

posted by 3rd Nov 2023