Lok Adalat most efficacious tool of ADR
Context Emergence of Lok Adalat as the most efficacious tool of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Across the country, a total number of 1,27,87,329 cases were disposed of in four National Lok Adalats, which…
For how long can an MLA be suspended?
Context Recently, the Supreme Court has observed that the suspension of 12 MLAs from the Maharashtra Assembly for a full year is prima facie unconstitutional, and “worse than expulsion”. The SC observed…
Consumer Protection Direct Selling Rules 2021
Context Recently, the Government had notified the Consumer Protection Direct Selling Rules 2021, that prohibits all direct selling entities such as Amway, Tupperware, Oriflame and Modicare, from promoting pyramid schemes…
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
Context Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Missionaries of Charity’s application for renewal of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration was rejected for not meeting eligibility…
Online gaming in India needs regulation
Context Amid the proliferation of OTT channels and the rise in viewing hours what has gone unnoticed is the burgeoning use of online gaming in India. Key Facts The average…
Shakti Act in Maharashtra
Context Recently, the The Maharashtra Assembly passed the Shakti Act i.e. Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Act. Key Details With the passage of the Bill, it became the second state…
Election of Speaker of state legislative assembly
Election of Speaker of state legislative assembly Context Recently, there is a tussle over election of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker. Constitutional Provisions over election of Legislative Assembly Speaker Article 178 of…
Good Governance Index 2021
Context Recently, Good Governance Index 2021 launched on Good Governance Day, December 25 prepared by DARPG on Good Governance Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Key Findings of Good Governance Index…
Right to be forgotten
Context Recently, the Centre told the Delhi High Court that the “right to be forgotten” is part of the fundamental right to privacy, but added it has no significant role…
Revisiting definition of EWS
Revisiting definition of EWS Context A three member-committee set up to examine the income criteria for determining the economically weaker sections (EWS) is expected to submit its report to the Centre within…
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