Centre seeks debate in SC on J&K special status
The Centre asked the Supreme Court to debate on the special status granted to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was both a sensitive and constitutional matter. Plea…
National ST Commission to take action on video films of Jaravas on YouTube
Taking suo-moto cognizance of objectionable video films and pictures of protected Jarava and other tribal communities of Andaman Islands on YouTube social media platform, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribe…
CVC can now probe corruption cases in private sector banks
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) can now probe allegations of corruption in private sector banks and against their employees. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the necessary approval…
EC disqualifies Minister in M.P.
The Election Commission has disqualified Narottam Mishra, Minister in the Madhya Pradesh government from membership of any State legislature and contesting polls for the next three years for filing wrong…
CIC says BCCI should come under the RTI Act
In its latest order dated June 16, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has urged the Committee of Administrators (CoA) running the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to…
Abolition of privy purses under study
The Union Government has instituted a study by its legal experts on the constitutional implications of the resolution adopted by the All-India Congress Committee giving a mandate to the Government…
What is privilege motion?
To understand the Privilege Motion, it's important to note that: 1. Members of the Parliament enjoy special privileges (e.g privilege against arrest) 2. The judiciary can't interfere in the internal…
Election to the Office of the Vice-President
The term of office of Vice-President of India, is up to 10th August 2017. An election to fill the vacancy to be caused by the expiration of the term of office…
What is client politics in political science
A political situation where government policy is influenced by the interests of a small minority, rather than that of the overwhelming majority. In politics, smaller groups at times can exert…
Article 19 in The Constitution Of India 1949
All citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression; to assemble peaceably and without arms; to form associations or unions; to move freely throughout the territory of…