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NCRB data on Suicides due to Unemployment
According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, from 2016 to 2019, suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by 24 per cent. Key Findings of report As per NCRB, 2,851 people died by suicide due to unemployment in 2019. This figure has increased from 2,298 suicides in 2016. Karnataka registered the greatest number (553) ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Penal Code (IPC) • Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) • National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) • Suicide in India • Unemployment in India • Unemployment Rate
Draft Rules for Live-Streaming of Court Proceedings
Supreme Courts’ e-committee released Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings. Aim of this move Draft Model rules were released with the aim of bringing greater transparency, inclusivity and access to justice. What are those rules? Draft rules excludes- matrimonial matters & transfer petitions arising thereunder, cases concerning sexual offences & proceedings ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: E-courts In India • e-Courts Services Mobile App • High courts • High Courts in India • Indian Penal Code (IPC) • Live-Streaming of Court Proceedings • Supreme court
US passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
The US Senate recently passed a bill to help combat the rise of hate crimes against the Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. The bill will support the local law enforcements in controlling the hate crimes. Need for the Bill The COVID-19 increased the hate crimes against the Asian Americans in the US. According to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Asian Americans in government and politics • California • Crime Data • Hate crime • Indian Penal Code (IPC) • Representation of People Act 1951 • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act • US Senate
Maharashtra Shakti Bill
The Maharashtra Government recently launched the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for the implementation of the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020. Key Features of the Bill The Maharashtra Shakti Bill has been framed in lines with the Andhra Pradesh Disha Act that was passed in 2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Crimes against women • Indian Penal Code (IPC) • Justice Verma Committee • Maharashtra Shakti Bill • National Crime Records Bureau • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences • Sexual offence
What is the difference between lockdown, Curfew and Section 144?
With COVID-19 spreading in India, GoI has ruled curfew in some areas, Section-144 in some other areas and lock down in many other areas. These measures are being done to contain the spread of the virus. Lock Down The action is called Lock Down when there are restrictions on assembly. However, essential services are available ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Corona virus • COVID-19 • Curfew • District Collectors • Epidemic • Indian Penal Code (IPC) • Law and Order • lock down • Section 144