K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy was appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on 21 November 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu. He succeeded Girish Chandra […]

Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar Appointed as NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar Appointed as NCW Chairperson Appointment: BJP leader Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar assumed office as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on October 22, 2024. She is the 9th Chairperson of NCW. She succeeded Rekha Sharma, whose tenure ended on August 6, 2024. Tenure: […]

New Statue of Lady Justice New Statue of Lady Justice and Chief Justice Appointment Location: Supreme Court, Judges’ Library Features: Eyes no longer covered, symbolizing transparency Holds the Constitution book instead of a sword Dressed in traditional Indian attire (sari) Crown, bindi, and traditional jewelry on the head Creator: Vinod Goswami (Sculptor from Jaipur) Justice […]

The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions Centre-State Relations and Emergency Provisions Emergency Provisions: Articles 355 & 356 Articles 355 & 356 are part of Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution. Article 355: The Centre is tasked with protecting States from internal disturbances and ensuring […]

Simultaneous Elections (One Nation One Election) One Nation One Election One Nation, One Election: Holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections together to reduce frequency and cost. History: Held together in 1951-52, 1957, 1962, and 1967. After 1967, the schedule broke, and elections were not held together. Recent Developments: PM Modi proposed the idea in […]

Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in its ruling emphasised the importance of seniority and effective consultation in the appointment of High Court judges Judicial Appointment Process Supreme Court’s Emphasis on Seniority and Effective Consultation in High Court Judge Appointments Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in its ruling emphasised the importance of seniority and effective consultation […]

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 […]