Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel – Supreme Court’s caution
In an unexpected turn of events, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar finds himself as the sole member of the Election Commission (EC) following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel. This development comes at a crucial time, just ahead ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Supreme Court denies Immunity to Lawmakers in Bribery Cases
In a landmark decision on March 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) cannot claim immunity from prosecution in cases involving bribery for votes or speeches in their ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
SC seeks to Incentivize Super performer Judges
In March 2024, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stated the Supreme Court is devising an objective framework to recognize “super performer” trial court judges across India. This aims to motivate those efficiently clearing massive case backlogs through additional incentives ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Justice Khanwilkar Appointed as New Chairperson of Lokpal
The Central government appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre as the new Chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal. Justice Khanwilkar will hold the post for a term of five years from the date he enters office or ..
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Kerala’s Human-wildlife Conflict Crisis and Demands for Legal Reforms
Kerala has witnessed a steady rise in dangerous human-wildlife interactions in recent years. Attacks from elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, and especially wild boars have posed an increasing threat to human life. Government data showed 8,873 wild animal attack incidents in ..
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Electoral Bonds Scheme Struck Down by the Supreme Court
The electoral bonds scheme was introduced by the Indian government in 2018 as an alternative system for financial donations to political parties aiming to bring transparency in political funding. However recently, 2024 the scheme was struck down by the Supreme ..
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs