In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) struck down certain provisions of the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021. About In a 2:1 verdict, the SC struck down certain provisions such as fixing 4-year terms for members. It relates to the minimum age requirement of 50 for appointment as Chairperson or Members […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has asked the Union Government to give details about the pendency of cases in the information panel. About the Issue The SC directed the Central government to place on record the latest information on the appointment of Information Commissioners (ICs), vacancies and pendency of cases in the Central […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister led three-member selection committee had appointed Maharashtra cadre IPS officer of 1985 batch as CBI Director. He is appointed for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the office or until further orders whichever is earlier. About The government has picked him from […]
In News The centre has abolished various appellate tribunals and authorities and transferred their jurisdiction to other already existing judicial authorities. It is done under Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and condition of service) Ordinance 2021. The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 It was promulgated on April 4, 2021. It dissolves certain existing […]
In News The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has modified the guidelines pertaining to the transfer and posting of officials in the vigilance units of government organisations, restricting their tenure to three years at one place. Need It has been observed that undue long stay of an official in such a sensitive post at one place, […]
In News Recently, the Bihar Assembly passed the Bihar Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Key Highlights It proposes to punish people filing false cases before the anti-corruption ombudsman body to prevent any waste of time or misuse of the institution. Need It has come to light that fictitious complaints are also being lodged before the Lokayukta, […]