Law Commission Report Recommends Epidemic Plan and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The 286th Law Commission Report, released recently, has recommended creating an Epidemic Plan and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address future epidemics. It highlighted limitations of the colonial-era Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (EDA) which lacks guidelines on critical issues like ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Adverse Possession

Adverse possession is a legal concept that refers to the hostile possession of property. It has been a subject of discussion and debate among legal experts, with differing opinions on its justification and impact. The Concept of Adverse Possession Adverse ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Law Commission’s Report on Sedition Law

The Law Commission of India has recently proposed key amendments to the law of sedition, aiming to prevent alleged misuse while ensuring clarity and safeguarding constitutional rights. Let’s delve into the details of these proposed changes and their potential impact. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is “Collective Conscience” invoked by Indian Courts in Death Penalty cases?

Project 39A was conducted by a team of National Law University, Delhi. According to the project, the Indian Courts invoke “Collective Conscience” of the society in most of the death penalty cases. Project details The study chose three states and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

22nd Law Commission of India approved by the Union Cabinet

On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the 22nd Law Commission of India. The commission has been approved for a period of three years. Highlights The 22nd Law Commission will consist of a full time Chairperson. It has four ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Reforming the Law Commission

The Law Commission of India is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. It was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years. Colonial Legacy The Law Commission’s origin can be ..

Abolition of Capital Punishment Bill, 2016

A bill to remove capital punishment, the Abolition of Capital Punishment Bill, 2016 is being discussed in the Rajya Sabha. What is happening? The Law Commission of India , had in 2015, released a report which recommended that the country ..

Compulsory Voting Bill

The Lok Sabha discussed and deliberated upon a private member’s bill on the need for compulsory voting in India. The legislators on both sides of the aisle support have deliberated on the bill. The support for the bill is on ..

Panel to look into Simultaneous Polls

The Prime Minister has constituted a committee to examine the issue of One Nation, One Election , and come up with suggestions in a time-bound manner. What does One Nation, One Election Stand For? At present elections to the state ..

Triple Talaq in India: Background, Court Cases and Recent Updates

Triple Talaq or talaq-e-biddat (instant divorce) or talaq-e-mughallazah (irrevocable divorce) is one of the methods used in Islam to end the marriage. It is one of the methods of divorce in Islam. In India, the practice was held unconstitutional, arbitrary and ..