Triple Talaq Bill sails through Rajya Sabha
The Government has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, also known as the Triple ‘talaq’ Bill. The bill will be now sent to the president …
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Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill,2019.The bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act,1986. The bill defines a consumer as a person who buys any goods or avails a …
Read MoreRajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh calls for solutions to resolve MPLADS issues
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman has written to MPs for seeking their suggestions on how to address various problems plaguing the MP Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS). MPLADS is a Central Sector …
Read MoreToo much quota may impact right to equal opportunity, remarks Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that excessive quota may impact the right to equal opportunity guaranteed under the Constitution. This observation was made while hearing several petitions which have asked …
Read MoreLok Sabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India …
Read MoreMinorities panel draws its remit
The National Commission of Minorities(NCM) sub committee in its report has said that it does not have the power to identify any community as minority. NCM had constituted a sub-committee.The …
Read MoreKarnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
Karnataka speaker has defended his decision to disqualify 17 rebel MLAs. He asked the assembly to pass a resolution seeking electoral reforms and review of the 10th Schedule as both …
Read MoreAccessible Elections; a successful endeavor of Election Commission of India during Lok Sabha Election 2019
Election commission of India’s motto of ‘Accessible Elections’ was successful in making the India’s elections inclusive and participative for all. EC had used several key initiatives such as electors with …
Read MoreConvicted in graft case, Sikkim CM seeks disqualification waiver
Sikkim Chief Minister(CM) has requested the Election Commission (EC) to grant him a waiver of the remaining period of his disqualification to retain the post. Sikkim CM who was appointed …
Read MoreStates told to set up Centres to detain illegal migrants
The Central Government is planning to release a Model Detention Manual,2019. The manual has asked all states and union territories to set up at least one detention centre each with …
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