Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Inauguration of New Parliament Building

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The petitioner had raised objections, arguing that the inauguration by the Prime Minister violated the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court quickly ..

Tags: Indian Polity • Parliament • Supreme court

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution

Under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to pass such a decree or make such an order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter. This article allows the Supreme ..

Tags: Hindu Marriage Act • Indian Constitution • Supreme court • The Hindu Marriage Act

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

“Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” Case

In recent years, the media industry in India has been subjected to increased scrutiny and censorship. The case of “Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” is an example of such censorship, where the Ministry of Information and ..

Tags: Article 19 • Media Industry • Supreme court

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Places of Worship Act, 1991

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, is an important legislation in India that seeks to protect the character of religious places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. The law prohibits any suit or proceeding against the encroachment ..

Tags: Places of Worship Act • Supreme court

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What are Great Indian Bustards?

The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. It is native to the Indian subcontinent. The species is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and other human activities. Conservation efforts are underway to ..

Tags: Electric power transmission • Great Indian bustard • Kutch • Solar power • Supreme court

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Who is a Whip?

A whip, in parliamentary language, may refer to a written order to members of a particular party in the House to abide by a certain direction. It may also refer to an official of the party who is authorized to ..

Tags: Parliament • Supreme court • Whip

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs