CURRENT AFFAIRS

Recently, Aland constituency case in Karnataka has brought attention nationwide. Voter deletion were seen which specifically means to the removal of names from the electoral rolls.

The Five-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court headed by the CJI B R Gavai, reserved its opinion in the matter of powers of the President and Governors in giving assent to Bills passed by the State assemblies.

As the highest judicial institution of the country, the Supreme Court has the responsibility to provide timely justice to the citizens, but in recent years the number of pending cases in the court has reached record levels. This problem not only puts a question mark on the speed of the justice system but also affects the right of citizens to get justice.

Recently, the Supreme Court highlighted serious concerns regarding tribunals during the hearing of a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021.

According to data collected under the National Sample Survey (NSS), Indian families spend different amounts on education for their daughters and sons.

Access to the judicial system in rural India has historically been limited and difficult.

The ‘Foreigners and Immigration Act, 2025’ passed by the Parliament has come into force from 1 September 2025, which has integrated all the scattered laws related to immigration.

The Indian prison system is a legacy of the colonial era. It was created under the Prisons Act, 1894, which primarily focused on punishing offenders and instilling fear.

The Government of India has recently constituted three separate high-level committees to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Birsa Munda, and the centenary (100th birth anniversary) of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and Ministers facing serious charges. However, after a voice vote, the bill has been referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).