indian polity

Bilkis Bano Case, Timeline, Supreme Court’s Judgement

The Bilkis Bano case refers to a horrific incident during the Gujarat riots in 2002, where Bilkis Bano, a pregnant Muslim woman, became a victim of sexual assault and witnessed the brutal killing of her family members during the violence....

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Functions, Challenges and Way Forward

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India's primary domestic crime investigation agency. The CBI was established in 1963 by the Government of India to investigate serious crimes, including corruption, fraud, and social crimes. The CBI also guides police forces...

Legislative Council in India, Composition, Member, Article, Power

Legislative Council Within the Indian government, the Legislative Council is a deliberative body with limited legislative authority. A permanent body cannot be disbanded, but every two years, one-third of its members leave. It is the state legislature's upper house. The...

Hit and Run New Law, Overview, Criticism and Concern

Thousands of truckers across the country are engaged in widespread protests against the newly introduced Hit and Run New Law, causing disruptions on major inter-state highways and key roads. The protesting truckers are demanding a rollback of the new and...

Press And Registrations Of Periodicals Bill, 2023

Context: The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023 was recently passed by parliament, replacing the Press and Registration of Books Act 1867, a law from the colonial era. Key Features Of Press And Registrations Of Periodical Bill, 2023 Removal...

What is Zero Hour in Parliament, Timing and Meaning of Zero Hour

Zero Hour is the time when Members of Parliament (MPs) can raise Issues of Urgent Public Importance. Although the parliamentary committee instituted Zero Hour in Parliament, the parliamentary rule book makes no mention of it. For raising matters during the...

Persons with Disabilities, Challenges and Empowerment

Persons with Disabilities The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) defines “Persons with disabilities include those people having long term physical, mental,  intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in...

POSH Act, Challenges, Implementation, Procedure to Complaint

Context: More than half — 16 — of India’s 30 national sports federations lack an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), mandatory under the 2013 PoSH Act, as highlighted in the Mary Kom-led government committee's report. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join...

Good Governance, Meaning, Principles, Need, Challanges

Good Governance The administration of public affairs in a just, fair, and reasonable manner is good governance. Federal countries like India are more likely to have a variety of administrative systems, which could create complications and difficulties that help to...

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023, Background, Objective and Provision

After heated debates and careful consideration, the Lok Sabha on the 20th December 2023 (thirteenth day of the winter session) passed three crucial criminal law bills: The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, aiming to modernize the Indian Penal Code, The Bharatiya...