Anti-defection Law: What can disqualify a legislator
The anti-defection law is contained in the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. It was enacted by Parliament in 1985. It came into effect on 1st March 1985. The purpose of …
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Nagaland to frame RIIN norms after consultation
The Nagaland government has said that the guidelines for implementing the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland would be framed in consultation with civil society groups and traditional tribal bodies. …
Read MoreDraft model tenancy law proposes cap on security deposit, appointment of rent authority
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has put the draft of ‘The Model Tenancy Act, 2019’ in public domain. It must be noted that this is only a model …
Read MoreCabinet approves transgender bill
The Union Cabinet has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Under the bill, transgender …
Read MoreGovt approves changes in POCSO Act, includes death penalty for sexual offences against children
The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, 2012. The amendment provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty, for sexual assault …
Read MoreCabinet approves Inter State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. It aims to streamline the …
Read MoreIndia can repeal Article 370 at will: Centre
The government has said that Article 370 is a temporary provision in the Constitution and Article 35A was added through a Constitution order issued by the President of India. The …
Read MoreParliament passes Aadhaar amendment Bill
The Parliament has passed“The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019” to replace the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. The bill envisages strengthening of the Aadhaar Act as …
Read MorePassport-like Aadhaar centres in Delhi, Vijayawada. UIDAI shares details
The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) has operationalised the first ‘Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ in Delhi and Vijayawada. These Aadhaar Seva Kendras are meant to facilitate enrolment, updation and other activities. …
Read MoreEconomic Survey 2018-19 calls for improvement in contract enforcement regime
According to the Economic Survey 2018-19,contract enforcement remains the single biggest hurdle to improve India’s ease of doing business ranking. India has climbed to 77th position in the World Bank’s …
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