Six Senior Advocates Appointed as ASGs in the Supreme Court ASG Appointments and SGI Role ASG Appointments: Six senior advocates appointed as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) in the Supreme Court for three years starting September 9, 2024. Solicitor General of India (SGI): Position: Second-highest law officer after Attorney General. Role: Assists the Attorney General, advises […]

The President of India recently sanctioned the formation of the 23rd Law Commission for a three-year term Formation of the 23rd Law Commission Type: Non-statutory advisory body Formation: By Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice Primary Role: Legal research and recommendations to the Government History: Pre-Independence: First established in 1834 (Charter Act of […]

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative postage stamp on the completion of 75 years of the Supreme Court of India Supreme Court 75 Years Commemorative Stamp The stamp was unveiled at the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Supreme Court of India: Establishment: January 28, 1950 Location: […]

‘CAG’s preliminary report cannot be basis for criminal proceedings’: Supreme Court CAG’s Preliminary Report and Supreme Court Ruling Establishment: Independent authority under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution. Primary Role: Audits all expenditures and receipts of central and state governments, as well as government-funded organizations. Constitutional Provisions: Articles 148-151, 279: Cover CAG’s appointment, duties, and […]

New Parliamentary Committees Formed for 2024-25 New Parliamentary Committees Parliamentary Committees: New Committees: Lok Sabha Speaker recently constituted six new Parliamentary Committees. Committees: Public Accounts Committee (PAC): Monitoring government expenditure. Estimates Committee: Efficiency and scrutiny of government expenditure. Public Enterprises Committee: Focus on performance of public enterprises. OBC, SC, and ST Welfare Committees: Focus on […]

New criminal law system will come into force from 1 July 2024 New Criminal Law System New Criminal Law Codes in India Effective From: 1 July 2024 Three New Laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Replaces Indian Penal Code (IPC) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS): Replaces Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) Bharatiya Sakshya Act (BSA): Replaces […]

Om Birla becomes first Lok Sabha Speaker to be re-elected as MP in 20 years Om Birla Lok Sabha Speaker Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s Re-election Current Speaker: Om Birla Constituency: Kota, Rajasthan Opponent Defeated: Prahlad Gunjal (Congress) Significance: Om Birla becomes the first presiding officer re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 20 years since […]

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to four states- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat NHRC and Rajasthan Customs National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Statutory body protecting human rights in India. Ensures life, liberty, equality, and dignity as per the Constitution and international covenants. Established: 1993 under Protection of Human Rights […]

Shri Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term in New Delhi Prime Minister Appointment Special facts: Narendra Modi has become the Prime Minister to be elected for the third consecutive time after the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Appointment of the Prime Minister Process: Article 75: Prime Minister […]

Lok Sabha (Lower House) and Rajya Sabha (Upper House) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha (Lower House): Representation: Represents the people of India. Election: Elected by the general public through direct voting. Term: Five years (can be dissolved earlier by the President in certain situations). Constitutional Provisions: Articles 81 to 90. Special Powers: Passing […]