Adultery and IPC Why in news? A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, in four separate but concurring opinions held that adultery is not a crime and struck it...
Criminalisation of politics Why in news? The Supreme Court directed political parties to publish online the pending criminal cases of their candidates and urged Parliament to bring a “strong law” to cleanse political parties...
Female circumcision issue goes to Constitution Bench Why in news? The Supreme Court referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench petitions seeking a declaration that the practice of female circumcision or ‘khafz,’ prevalent in the...
Southern Zonal Council Why in news? The 28th meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was recently held under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru. About zonal councils Zonal...
UN Report: A child under 15 dies every 5 seconds around the world Why in news? According to the new mortality estimates released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population...
Right to be forgotten Why in news? Justice BN Srikrishna Committee’s draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 is introducing a new right — the right to be forgotten, to remove very old, irrelevant and...
Delhi launches doorstep delivery of govt. Services Why in news? After months of planning, the Delhi government launched its ambitious project to deliver public services at the doorstep of residents. Details From driving licences...
COMCASA to help keep a watch over Indian Ocean Why in news? India and the U.S. on September 6 signed the foundational or enabling agreement COMCASA on the side-lines of the inaugural 2+2 dialogue....
India signs landmark defence pact with U.S. Why in news? India and the United States sealed the landmark Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) that will lead to a new generation of bilateral military...
SC bats for minor rape survivors Why in news? The Supreme Court ordered that minor survivors of rape or sexual assault will get compensation on par with women victims. Details The apex court extended...
