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Purpose – Prevent lawmakers from defecting politically. By virtue of the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, the Tenth Schedule—also referred to as the Anti-Defection Act—was added to the constitution. It establishes the guidelines for disqualifying elected officials for defecting to a different political party. if a legislator or political party member …

Why in NEWS On Monday (08.01.2024), India’s Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced that in order to consider a petition to abolish the collegium system of judicial appointments, a Supreme Court bench would need to be assembled. Historical background India adopted the Constitution in 1950, following its independence. The Chief Justice …

About Surrogacy, sometime Known as gestational   carrier, is a women gave birth to a child on behalf of another couple(or) person In India surrogacy is regulated by the surrogacy regulation Act,2021 Surrogacy (Regulation Act,2021) Eligible Persons Legally married couples at least married for 5 years who proven infertility [men-26-55 …

  Following their approval by Parliament last week, the three new criminal justice bills got President Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday. the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act — will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian …

The Forest Rights Act (FRA) – This landmark legislation, officially known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is a crucial piece of Indian forest law. It aims to address the historical injustices faced by tribal and other traditional forest-dwelling communities by …

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967 is an Indian law that aims to prevent unlawful activities of individuals and associations. The law was first enacted to deal with anti-national activities and secessionist movements. The law’s main objective is to provide powers to deal with activities that threaten the …

  Jammu and Kashmir boasts a rich and complex history spanning millennia, marked by diverse rulers, religious influences, and political upheavals. Here’s a brief overview of key historical events: Ancient Times (3000 BC – 13th Century AD): Indus Valley Civilization flourished in the region, leaving behind remnants in Burzahom and Gufkral. …

  The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 is a Citizenship Law passed by the Indian Parliament on December 11, 2019. It amends the Citizenship Act, 1955 to provide a fast track to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sought …

Two bills that were introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which re-organized the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). …

The story so far The criminalization of adultery on a gender-neutral basis was recommended by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs last month after reviewing the three new criminal law Bills that will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act. This …