SC Recognises Sex Work as ‘Profession’

Recently, the Supreme Court passed an order recognizing sex work as a “profession” and said that its practitioners across the country are entitled to equal protection as well as dignity under the law of the nation. What judgments were passed ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Reconstitution of Inter-State Council

According to a recently issued notification, the Centre has reconstituted the Inter-State Council (ISC). Who will be the members of the Inter-State Council (ISC)? The Inter-State Council (ISC) will be headed by the Prime Minister (PM). It will comprise six ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Delhi HC Ruling on Door-to-Door Ration Delivery scheme

The Delhi High Court (HC) recently scrapped a proposed scheme of the Delhi cabinet. The scheme was to supply rations at the doorstep of beneficiaries through government empanelled direct-to-home delivery agencies. Who opposed the scheme and why? In 2018, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Perarivalan Case: What is ‘Article 142’ of the Constitution?

Exercising the powers conferred under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court ordered to release of A.G. Perarivalan (former PM Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict). What are the factors considered by the Supreme Court while giving a release order? ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Andhra Bauxite Mining Dispute

A claim that was filed by Ras Al-Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) against the Indian Government for USD 273 worth of damages that were to be paid by the Andhra Pradesh government has been dismissed by the International Dispute Resolution Centre ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Decriminalization of Legal Metrology Act

Speaking at the National Workshop on the Legal Metrology Act, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution urged state governments to support the decriminalization of the Legal Metrology Act. What is legal metrology? It is regulation and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs