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Ordinance passed by UP to suspend labour laws
On May 7, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Government passed an ordinance to suspend labour laws in the state for three years. The ordinance is being passed to boost industrial investment and also help the migrants who have returned back to the state. Around 7 lakh migrant workers from all over the country have returned back ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Bonded labour Act • CLAT • Compensation • Factories Act 1948 • Migrant workers • Ordinance • Ordinance promulgation • Ordinances
ECI to conduct biennial election to Maharashtra Legislative Council
On May 1, 2020, the Election Commission of India announced that it is to conduct biennial election for 9 vacant seats for the members of Legislative Council of the Maharashtra State Legislature. Highlights On April 24, 2020, 9 seats became vacant in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Hence, the Election Commission of India has issued orders ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: article 169 • article 324 • CLAT • Constitution • Legislative assembly • Legislative Council • Legislative Council Elections • Maharashtra state Legislative Assembly • State Legislatures
SC on anti-narcotics law: Quantity will determine punishment not Purity
On April 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of India pronounced that it is the quantity of the banned drug mixture that will decide the punishment of the offender and not the purity. The clarification was given by the apex court under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Highlights In order to determine whether the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: CLAT • Drug Abuse • Drugs • Heroin • Narcotic Drugs • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act • Narcotics • Supreme court
GoI brings in ordinance making attack on doctors punishable up to 7 years
On April 22, 2020, the Government of India brought in ordinance to end violence against doctors and health care workers. Highlights According to the ordinance, persons attacking health personnel are to be sentenced to jail for 6 months to 7 years. In non-serious cases, the workers are liable to pay penalty of Rs 50,000 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: cabinet approval • CLAT • Epidemics Diseases Act • Health care • Indian Medical Association • Ordinance • Ordinance promulgation • Union Cabinet
Revised draft of Electricity (Amendment) bill, 2020 launched
The Ministry of Power has made changes to the Electricity (Amendment) bill, 2020. This is being done to promote electricity generation from renewable sources. Key Features of the bill Electricity Contract enforcement Authority is to be created Launch of National Renewable Energy Policy Payment security has been made necessary to schedule distribution of electricity and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Central Electricity Authority • CLAT • DISCOMs • electricity act • Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority • Hydropower • national renewable energy policy • Renewable energy