Former CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath, Kapil Sibal, and top institutions will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill. Key constitutional concerns, including fears of “indirect” President’s Rule, are expected to dominate discussions.
A Delhi court sentenced former MP MLA Kishore Samrite to 6 months in jail for threatening to bomb Parliament in 2022. He sent a parcel with suspected explosives, the Indian flag, and a copy of the Constitution. New Delhi: Today, On May 30, A Delhi court has sentenced Kishore Samrite, a former MLA from Madhya […]
Today, On 22nd October, the NIA charged Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi under the UAPA related to his role in anti-CAA protests. Gogoi, a critic of the Citizenship Amendment Act, has voiced concerns about cultural threats to Assam. He plans to contest the charges, which include conspiracy and promoting enmity, in the Gauhati High Court.
Today, On 29th May, The Kerala High Court examined a PIL challenging the use of Hindi names for new criminal laws, questioning if Parliament-mandated laws must be named in English. Article 348 of the Indian Constitution is under scrutiny, with advocate PV Jeevesh arguing that this naming violates constitutional provisions. The next hearing is scheduled for July 26.
The Indian Parliament’s recent enactment of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, marks a historic shift in the nation’s approach to telecom regulation, replacing several British-era laws with a more contemporary framework. This transformative legislation, having garnered approval from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, is set to redefine the landscape of telecommunication services, networks, […]
The Indian Parliament has passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023, providing significant relief to nearly 50 lakh residents living in unauthorized colonies in Delhi. The bill, which extends protection against punitive actions such as sealing and demolition until December 2026, was passed amidst a backdrop of political […]
In a notable turn of events in the Indian Parliament, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has been expelled from the Lok Sabha following allegations of unethical conduct in a cash-for-query scandal. This decision, which could lead to Moitra losing her MP status, came after the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee recommended her expulsion for allegedly sharing […]