Daily Archives: March 30, 2025

Supreme Court Ruling on Bail Conditions

GS2 (Polity & Judiciary) Understanding Bail and Bail Conditions Bail refers to the legal process by which an accused person is released from custody, typically upon payment of a sum of money, ensuring their return for court proceedings. Bail conditions are specific requirements imposed by the court that an accused …

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Section 9 of The Foreigners Act, 1946

GS2 (Polity & Citizenship) The Supreme Court overturned a Foreigners’ Tribunal (FT) decision that had declared Md Rahim Ali, an Assam resident, as a foreigner. The tribunal’s ruling was based on minor inconsistencies in the spelling and dates on his documents. Significance of the Judgment This ruling provides relief to …

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Enemy Property Act, 1968

GS2 (Governance & Laws) Overview of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 Enactment: The Act was introduced following the Indo-China conflict of 1962 and the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971. Definition of Enemy Property: It refers to any assets owned, held, or managed on behalf of an individual, entity, or …

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Santhal Hul (Rebellion)

GS1 (Medieval Indian History) Causes of the Uprising Colonial Revenue System: Following the Battle of Plassey (1757), the East India Company (EIC) enforced taxation and administrative policies to strengthen its control over India. Permanent Settlement Act (1793): Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, this system granted landlords …

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