Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

April 30, 2025

The role of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is crucial in the Indian parliamentary system. Established under Article 93 of the Constitution, this position is essential for maintaining the continuity and stability of legislative proceedings. However, there has ..

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Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions

April 29, 2025

Recently, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) recommended downgrading India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) from ‘A’ status to ‘B’ status. This decision arose from concerns about the NHRC’s independence and effectiveness in addressing human rights violations. ..

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Supreme Court Proposes Reforms for Uncontested Elections

April 28, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently addressed concerns regarding uncontested elections. A public interest litigation has challenged Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act. This section allows candidates to be declared elected without a poll if the ..

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Finance Ministry Brings I4C Under PMLA

April 28, 2025

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has recently been authorised to share information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This initiative aims to combat rising cyber frauds, which increasingly target the general public. ..

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Doctrine of Prospective Overruling

April 26, 2025

The Supreme Court of India recently clarified the application of the doctrine of prospective overruling. This ruling emerged from criminal appeals against a Delhi High Court judgment. The High Court had upheld trial court orders, stating no legal violation under ..

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EU Fines Apple and Meta for DMA Violations

April 24, 2025

In a landmark enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has imposed hefty fines on tech giants Apple and Meta. This action marks the first instance of penalties under the DMA, which aims to regulate Big Tech‘s ..

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Anti-Semitism

April 23, 2025

Recently, Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. This marked escalation in the ongoing conflict regarding institutional oversight and federal funding. The administration had imposed a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding. The conflict centres on allegations ..

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Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

April 23, 2025

Article 355 mandates the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbances. This article is part of the emergency provisions outlined in Part XVIII of the Constitution, which spans Articles 352 to 360. Recently, the Supreme Court ..

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Google Antitrust Ruling

April 19, 2025

Recently, Google faced legal challenges regarding its market practices. A federal judge ruled that Google had illegally monopolised aspects of online advertising technology. This ruling marks the second time in less than a year that Google has been branded an ..

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Article 142

April 19, 2025

Recent developments in Indian politics have brought into light tensions between the judiciary and executive branches. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns regarding a Supreme Court ruling that imposed a deadline on the President to sign bills passed by ..

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