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Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code 2024

The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024, making Uttarakhand the first state in India to pass a law on Uniform Civil Code. The bill was tabled before the Assembly two days after the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the final draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The bill has seven schedules and 392 sections, focusing on four key areas – marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Some of the aspects of the Bill include mandatory registration of live-in relations, conditions for a contract marriage, a ban on Halala, Iddat, and Polygamy, similar inheritance rights for men and women, etc

The bill also imposes an obligation on all heterosexual couples to register their live-in relationships, and failure to do so can invite a jail term of up to six months and/or a fine of up to Rs 25,000. The bill also abolishes the concept of “illegitimate children” by extending legal recognition to children born in void and as well as children born in live-in relationships. The bill has been sent to the President for her assent after which it will become a law.

The Election Commission of India recently settled the dispute between the rival factions National Congress Party, led by Sharad Pawar and Ajith Pawar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently settled a dispute between the rival factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. The ECI ruled that the faction led by Ajit Pawar is the real NCP, granting them the party’s symbol and legal recognition. This decision has significant implications for the political landscape in Maharashtra, where the NCP is a key player.

The ECI’s decision has led to Sharad Pawar’s faction being subject to Ajit Pawar’s whip, as stated by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who is representing Sharad Pawar in the Supreme Court. Sharad Pawar has challenged the ECI’s decision in the Supreme Court, seeking urgent listing of his plea. The Supreme Court has agreed to consider the listing of Sharad Pawar’s plea against the ECI’s decision

The dispute between the two factions has been ongoing for some time, with both sides claiming to be the legitimate NCP. The ECI’s decision has brought clarity to the situation, but it has also led to further legal challenges and political maneuvering. The outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision on Sharad Pawar’s plea will have a significant impact on the future of the NCP and the political landscape in Maharashtra.

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Constitution (STs) Order Amendment Bill 2024 and the Constitution (SCs and STs) Order Amendment Bill 2024, presented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Constitution (STs) Order Amendment Bill 2024 and the Constitution (SCs and STs) Order Amendment Bill 2024, presented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. These bills aim to modify the lists of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, as well as the lists of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Odisha. The bills seek to include new communities in the respective lists, with the intention of improving the socio-economic conditions of these communities and providing them with access to government benefits and schemes. The bills were passed by the Rajya Sabha on February 6, 2024, and by the Lok Sabha on February 8, 2024.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha, aimed at combating unfair practices in public examinations with strict penalties

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024, with the aim of preventing the use of unfair means in public examinations to bring greater transparency, fairness, and credibility to the public examination system. The Bill covers examinations conducted by authorities such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), and the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The Bill prohibits and contemplates punishment for the adoption of unfair means, which includes:

  • Unauthorized access or leakage of question papers or answer keys
  • Assisting a candidate during a public examination
  • Tampering with computer networks or documents for shortlisting or finalizing merit lists
  • Conducting fake examinations, issuing fake admit cards or offer letters to cheat for monetary gain

The Bill also provides for stringent punishments for wrongdoers, with imprisonment ranging from 3 to 5 years and fines up to ₹10 lakhs. Offences under the Bill are cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on February 6, 2024, and was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on the same day. It is intended to serve as a model draft for states to adopt at their discretion, so that criminal elements can be prevented from disrupting the conduct of state-level public examinations.

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