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Systematic Regulation Of Personal Relationships

Context: Uttarakhand became the first Indian State to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), placing private relationships under state surveillance. Facts A survey (2014) of over 70,000 respondents found that fewer than 10% of urban Indians had a family member...

The RTI is now the ‘Right to Deny Information’

Context: Over the years since its inception, the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 has faced several challenges, leading to its dilution and inefficiency in achieving its original purpose. Introduction The Right to Information (RTI) Act, of 2005, was introduced...

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Complete Details

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is an independent constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments. The CAG ensures financial accountability, transparency, and efficiency in public expenditure. Check Out Details on the...

Supreme Court’s Ruling on Gag Orders

Context: The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with multiple FIRs registered against him. What Are Gag Orders? A gag order is a legal directive that prohibits individuals or media...

Legal Framework for Website Blocking in India

Context: Recently the website of Tamil magazine Vikatan became inaccessible for many users. About the Procedure of Website Blocking in India Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 Gives the government the power to block websites for reasons such...

Key Directives to OTT Platforms Against ‘Obscene Content’

Context: The Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has issued an advisory to Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming services regarding the transmission of content prohibited by law. Key Directives to OTT Platforms Content Classification: OTT platforms must implement age-based classification of content...

Supreme Court (SC) Issues Directives on Remission

Context: Recently the Supreme Court has ruled that appropriate governments must proactively consider the premature release of eligible convicts under remission policies. Key Directives from the Supreme Court Judgment Mandatory Consideration of Premature Release If the government has a policy...

Devolution Index 2024 Ranking of Panchayat Raj System

Context: Karnataka has topped the overall Devolution Index (DI) ranking of the Panchayat Raj system among States in India. About Devolution Index (DI) 2024 Purpose: The report ranks Indian States/UTs based on their devolution (transfer of power and resources) to...

Directions issued by SC in Tehseen S. Poonawalla Case (2018)

Context: The Supreme Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought action against incidents of mob lynching and cow vigilantism. Key Observations by the Supreme Court SC observed that the matter had already been addressed in the...

Only Parliament can Constitutionally Remove HC Judge

Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman has asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge. About Process of Removal - By the Parliament A judge can be removed from office through a motion passed by Parliament...