Explained: What purpose would simultaneous polls serve?
Prime Minister has renewed the idea of One Country, One Election.He has announced that a committee will be formed to examine the issue, One Country,One Election is the method of …
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CJI writes to PM for removal of Allahabad High Court judge
Chief Justice of India has written to Prime Minister seeking initiation of impeachment proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Narayan Shukla. The charges of judicial impropriety were slapped against …
Read MoreCJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of Supreme Court judges
Chief Justice of India(CJI) has written to Prime Minister(PM) requesting for the passage of two constitutional amendments which are (a)suitable increase in the strength of SC judges which currently stands …
Read MoreDeem Bill pending in RS as lapsed: M. Venkaiah Naidu
Expressing concerns over the pendency of bills, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu has suggested that any bill pending for more than five years in the Rajya …
Read MoreAmid protests, triple talaq Bill introduced
The government has introduced The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, also known as the Triple ‘talaq’ Bill in the Lok Sabha. The government promulgated an ordinance …
Read MorePanel will study the ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ issue
Prime Minister has said that a panel will be formed to examine the issue of ‘One Country,One Election’.The panel will come up with the suggestions in a time-bound manner. One …
Read MoreRise of populist forces poses a challenge to judiciary: CJI Gogoi
Chief Justice of India(CJI) has said that the rise of populism presents a challenge to the independence of courts and asked the judiciary to stand up to the populist forces …
Read MoreCongress moves SC against EC’s decision to hold separate bypolls for 2 RS seats in Gujarat
The Gujarat Congress has decided to move the Supreme Court against the Election Commission(EC) decision to conduct separate bypolls for two Rajya Sabha seats in the state. The petitioner has …
Read MorePM Modi calls for all-party meet on ‘one nation, one election’
Prime Minister has called a meeting of all parties represented in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue of ‘one nation,one election’. One Nation,One Election is the method …
Read MoreQualifying for Leader of the Opposition
There is an uncertainty over selection of a formally recognised Opposition party and the Leader of Opposition in the 17th Lok Sabha. There is no provision in the Constitution or …
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