CURRENT AFFAIRS

Innovation in Local Justice on the First Amma Samman Day

Despite a recent order of the Calcutta High Court directing the resumption of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) payments in West Bengal, both the state and central governments have shown reluctance to act, affecting lakhs of rural workers.

Justice (Retd.) H.N. Nagamohan Das Committee has submitted its much-awaited report on internal reservation among Scheduled Castes (SC) in Karnataka, aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of reservation benefits within the SC category.

On July 7, 2025, NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the second edition of Northeast Region District Sustainable Development Goals Index.

Odisha and Chhattisgarh have expressed their willingness to resolve the Mahanadi river water dispute through amicable negotiations. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has also supported a solution through mutual consultations.

Parliament has approved the statutory resolution to extend the period of President's rule in Manipur for the next six months from August 13, 2025.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the election for the next Vice President post will be held on September 9. This date has been announced after former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar submitted his resignation to the President of India under Article 67 (a) of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court has cited the persistent delays by Speakers in deciding anti-defection petitions and urged Parliament to reconsider whether the current system serves its democratic purpose.

The Centre has notified a Single Window System for the appointment of Directors General of Police (DGPs) in the states in line with the directions of the Supreme Court.

India's Legal Aid System, despite being one of the largest systems in the world, is suffering from inadequate capacity, lack of awareness and access. This emphasises the urgent need to boost institutional and grassroots capacities to ensure justice, especially for the marginalised.