Inserting new Section in IPC was discussed
Context: Before the government introduced a Bill for a separate law to make instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence, the Centre deliberated on including the violation under Section…
First draft of Assam’s NRC recognises 1.9 crore people as citizens
Context: The much-awaited first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published with the names of 1.9 crore people out of the 3.29 crore total applicants in Assam recognising them…
Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 Passed by Lok Sabha
Context: The proposed law would be applicable to the entire country, except in Jammu and Kashmir, It would make instant talaq punishable and would be a cognisable, non- bailable offence…
The Prevention Of Torture Bill
Context: The Prevention of Torture Bill, 2017 has been introduced in the Parliament as a private member’s bill. Private members’ bills can be introduced by any member of Parliament who…
The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill of 2017
Context: The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill of 2017 has been introduced by the government in the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill proposes to allow non-resident Indians (NRIs)…
U.P. becomes first State to endorse Centre’s triple talaq draft bill
Context: Uttar Pradesh has become the first State to endorse the Central government’s draft bill that makes instant triple talaq a cognisable and non-bailable offence. The draft law, which provides…
BCI mulls ban on practice by lawmakers
Context: An expert committee of the Bar Council of India is considering a plea to ban lawmakers — Members of Parliament and Members of the Assemblies — from doubling up…
The price of justice
Context: In democracies, elected governments often view a strong and independent judiciary with suspicion. Budget Allocation: For 2017-18, the Union budget allocated a meagre Rs 1,744 crore to the judiciary…
Arbitrary and irrational
Context: The proposal by the government to introduce a Muslim Woman Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill in the winter session of Parliament — wherein a husband who resorts to instant triple…
Religious mutts and their temples may come within govt. purview
Context: Religious mutts and temples under their control that have so far remained outside the ambit of the government could come within it’s purview if changes being considered for the…
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