Tag: Regulatory & Various Quasi-judicial Bodies

In Context Chief Justice of India said CBI’s credibility has come under deep public scrutiny with the passage of time as its actions and inactions have raised questions in some cases. Major issue Highlighted  The Chief Justice of India listed several issues that were affecting the system.  They included lack of infrastructure, sufficient manpower and […]

In News  Recently, the Calcutta High Court  ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the killings in Bogtui village of West Bengal’s Birbhum district, where eight persons were burnt alive, hours after the murder of a Trinamool Congress panchayat leader. The court directed the state government “to extend full cooperation to CBI in […]

In News  Recently ,Meghalaya has withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step.  What is general consent? The CBI is governed by The Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, and it must mandatorily obtain the consent of the state […]

In News The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 17th Foundation Day. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) It was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament (December 2005).  It is a statutory body under the […]

In News  Recently, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent relief material to Ukraine. About  Established in 2006, NDRF is the world’s single largest force dedicated to disaster response. It is functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, within the overall command, control and leadership of the Director-General. Organisation: At present, the NDRF consists […]

In News  Recently, The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years beyond 31.3.2022. The major beneficiaries would be the Safai Karamcharis and identified manual scavengers in the country since the NCSK for 3 more years beyond […]

In News Recently, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) decided to lay more emphasis on the contribution of National Lok Adalat in effectively reducing the number of pending cases through Alternative Dispute Mechanisms. Steps being taken to make National Lokadalat more effective The Legal Services Authorities shifted to dynamic preparation strategies for organisation of the Lok […]