Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Ban on Caste-Based Political Rallies: Uttar Pradesh On 16th September 2025, Justice Vinod Diwaker of the Allahabad High Court issued a directive to the Uttar Pradesh government to curb caste glorification in public and political spheres. The Court emphasized that caste-based rallies, events, and public displays were creating deep social divisions and threatening public order […]

Anand Marriage Act, 1909 The Supreme Court (SC) recently directed 17 states and eight Union Territories (UTs) to frame rules for registering Sikh marriages under the Anand Marriage Act, 1909, within four months. Until these rules are framed, states and UTs must accept and register Anand Karaj marriages under existing marriage registration laws. The purpose […]

Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that beginning with the Bihar Assembly elections, Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot papers will display colour photographs of candidates to enhance voter clarity and avoid confusion. Revised Guidelines under Rule 49B: Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 governs the […]

Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 – Supreme Court Interim Stay On September 15, 2025, the Supreme Court, in an interim order, refused to suspend the entire Act but stayed certain contentious provisions, pending final adjudication. The Bench was led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih. What is Waqf? Under Islamic law, waqf refers […]

PM Vishwakarma Scheme in Gujarat Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in Gujarat around Rs 290 crore Loans has been  disbursed to more than 32,000 artisans since launch in September 2023. Loan Sanctions: Crossed Rs 390 crore for over 43,000 beneficiaries.  About PM Vishwakarma Scheme:  The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, officially known as Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal […]

Supreme Court of India : Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Court stayed certain key provisions of the Act, finding them prima facie arbitrary, while refusing to suspend the entire law. This decision aims to balance the interests of various stakeholders […]

National Security Strategies Conference-2025 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with mass agitations and protests driven by vested interests by studying past protests and their funding patterns. Key Points: National Security Strategies Conference Purpose of the SOP: […]

Selection process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) A collective of former Vice-Chancellors, academicians, and scientists has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressing serious concerns about the selection process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) of: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Digital University Kerala They alleged that the process violates established university governance norms and contradicts Supreme Court […]

Purushothaman Nambudiri vs State of Kerala (1962) The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai strongly observed that it will not remain a silent spectator if a constitutional authority like a Governor fails to discharge his duties. This remark came during the hearing of a Presidential Reference related to the prolonged […]

Indo-Bhutan River Commission West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reiterated her demand for the creation of an Indo-Bhutan River Commission, emphasizing the urgent need to address recurring floods in north Bengal caused by rivers flowing from Bhutan, Nepal, and Sikkim. Key Points: Indo-Bhutan River Commission Flood Impact on West Bengal: The waters of Bhutan’s […]