Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
New Mechanism for Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed a new framework aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). This initiative addresses the challenges faced by interconnected corporate entities undergoing insolvency. The discussion paper ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Bhopal Prohibits Begging
Recently, Bhopal’s district collector implemented a ban on begging across all public spaces. This decision came shortly after Indore introduced similar measures. These actions are rooted in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which empowers officials to address urgent ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Furlough and Parole in Indian Law
Furlough and parole are two legal terms related to the temporary release of prisoners in India. They serve different purposes and are governed by distinct rules. Recently, the Delhi High Court has been examining the Delhi prison rules regarding furlough, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Gujarat Announces Uniform Civil Code
The Gujarat government is taking steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel recently announced the formation of a five-member committee tasked with drafting the UCC. This initiative follows the successful implementation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Rajasthan Anti-Conversion Bill 2025
The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 was introduced during the Budget Session of the state Assembly on February 3, 2025. The bill aims to address concerns over forced religious conversions in the state. Health Minister Gajendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Mount Taranaki Becomes a Legal Person
Recently, New Zealand‘s Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga, was officially recognised as a legal person. This landmark decision acknowledges the mountain’s significance to Indigenous Māori people, granting it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Bombay High Court Quashes Case Under SC/ST Act
In judgement, the Bombay High Court has quashed a case filed under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The court ruled that the alleged offences did not occur in “public view,” important requirement for prosecution ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Tanneries in Vellore
The Supreme Court of India has recently issued ruling regarding the environmental impact of tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It compared the pollution in the Palar River (a water source for 30 towns and 50 villages) due to untreated tannery ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs