Election Laws Amendment Bill 2021

Context Recently, both Houses of Parliament have passed Election Laws Amendment Bill 2021, that seeks to amend the law relating to elections. It amends both The Representation of the People…

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The evolution and framing of the Constitution

The evolution and framing of the Constitution Context Constitution Day was celebrated on November 26 on every year to remind citizens that the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent…

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Going back to the foundation of the Republic

Context The most important contribution of the Constitution to civic nationalism is of representation centred on individuals. A new understanding The most important contribution of the Constitution to Indian civic nationalism was…

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NDPS Amendment Bill 2021 passed by Loksabha

Context Recently, the NDPS Amendment Bill 2021 i.e. the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. The unusual amendment — essentially just a…

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Ken-Betwa River interlinking project

Context Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the funding and implementation of Ken-Betwa River interlinking project. The project will be completed in eight years. What is the Ken-Betwa River interlinking project?…

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A docket full of unresolved constitutional cases

Context As 2021 draws to a close, a look at the Supreme Court of India’s docket reveals a host of highly significant constitutional cases that were long-pending when the year…

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When can an individual get statutory bail?

Context Recently, The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has approached the Supreme Court against a Bombay High Court order granting bail to advocate and activist. In its bail order, the court has…

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Public Accounts Committee (PAC)

Context The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recently completed its 100 years. About Public Accounts Committee (PAC) The PAC is one of three Financial Parliamentary committees, with the Estimates Committee and the Committee…

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National Judicial Infrastructure Corporation (NJIC)

Context The Supreme Court orally said courts cannot wait on the whims and fancies of the Government, but need a proper mechanism for funding the development of National Judicial Infrastructure…

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