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Anti-Terror Laws In India, Evolution, Application, Issues and Concerns

Context: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court's judgement on journalist Fahad Shah's case raises critical questions about the application of India's UAPA in matters concerning personal freedom and legal rights. Evolution of Anti-Terror Laws In India The Unlawful Activities (Prevention)...

Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha, Appointment, Oath, Functions

Pro-Tem Speaker Pro-Tem is a Latin term meaning "for the time being." According to Article 95(1), a pro-tem speaker is appointed for a brief period to preside over the proceedings of the Lower House of Parliament (Lok Sabha) following the...

List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh From 2000-2023

Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh state, formed in 2000, has had four Chief Ministers since its formation. The Governor of Chhattisgarh appoints the Chief Minister based on the majority party in the state assembly. Chhattisgarh became a state on November...

All India Judicial Service, History, Benefits, Provisions and Needs

Context: The President of India recently suggested that the creation of an All-India Judicial Service (AIJS) will help diversify the judiciary. All India Judicial Service (AIJS) The All India Judicial Service (AIJS) is a proposed judicial service in India. It...

List of Important Articles of Indian Constitution

Important Articles of Indian Constitution The Indian Constitution is a comprehensive document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of governance for the country. It encompasses a wide range of articles, each addressing a specific aspect of the political, legal,...

Governor of India 2023, Current Governor of India List State-wise

Governor of India The Governor is the constitutional head of a state and is appointed by the President of India for five years. The Governor enjoys executive, legislative, and judicial powers. Executive powers include: The appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers. Assent...

Difference Between Bail, Parole and Furlough, Explanation

Context: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda walked out of Rohtak’s Sunaria jail on a 21-day furlough. What is furlough? Furlough is a temporary release from prison for a specific purpose, such as attending a family funeral...

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO Act)

The POCSO Act was passed by the Parliament in 2012 to protect minors from crimes like child pornography, sexual assault, and harassment. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is its POCSO full form. Under the Ministry of Women and...

Article 51A Fundamental Duties of Indian Constitution

In 1976, Swaran Singh Committee recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77. 10 Fundamental Duties where added inn 43nd Amendment Act of 1976 in the Indian Constitution.The 86th Amendment Act 2002 later...

Lok Sabha Members, Election Process, Tenure, Power and Functions

Lok Sabha in India The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of India's bicameral parliament, with the upper house being the Rajya Sabha. It consists of 543 members, directly elected by the...