In a historic move that marks a significant stride towards gender equality in Indian politics, the Lok Sabha, on December 12, passed two groundbreaking bills that mandate a 33% reservation for women in the legislative assemblies of Jammu & Kashmir and Puducherry. This decision aligns with the broader objectives of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act […]
The Central Government of India recently introduced a revised set of criminal reform bills in the Lok Sabha, following the withdrawal of their earlier versions. Home Minister Amit Shah presented three key bills: ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023‘, ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023′, and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023‘. These bills […]
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has escalated her legal battle by moving to the Supreme Court, challenging her recent expulsion from the Lok Sabha amidst a contentious ‘cash-for-query’ scandal. This move follows the Lok Sabha’s decision, based on the Ethics Committee’s report, which found Moitra guilty of compromising national security by sharing her parliamentary portal […]
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 […]
Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, recently emphasized that the three proposed bills aiming to revamp India’s criminal law are designed to ensure justice rather than mete out punishment. These bills, introduced by Shah on August 11 during the last day of the Monsoon Session, are set to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the […]
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on November 21, 2023, to deliberate on the validity of reservations provided for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) communities in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. This decision comes in the wake of challenges posed to the Constitution(104th) Amendment Act 2019, which extended the political […]
Landmark Decision: Union Cabinet Endorses 33% Women’s Reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Women’s Reservation Bill. This pivotal move comes on the cusp of the forthcoming April elections, with the government keen to resonate with the female electorate, […]
Supreme Court Directs Kerala High Court to Re-examine Suspension of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal’s Conviction In a recent development, the Supreme Court has set aside the Kerala High Court’s order that suspended the conviction of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal. The apex court has directed the Kerala High Court to reconsider the matter. The bench, comprising […]
President Approves the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The President has officially given the green light to the much-discussed Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023. This legislation, as quoted, “Dilutes the powers of the Delhi Government over services” and will be retroactively effective from 19th May, the same day the […]
Three New Bills Proposed By The Home Minister Amit Shah to Overhaul IPC, CRPC, and Indian Evidence Act in Lok Sabha In a significant move, Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC), and the Indian Evidence Act. […]
