President Droupadi Murmu
While addressing the Budget Session of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu listed the achievements of the BJP-led NDA government, which included the construction of the new Ram Temple in Ayodhya, abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, among others.
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Executive
President approves controversial Act redefining appointment of Election Commissioners, defying SC's earlier mandate [Read Act]
India's President approves the new Act for the appointment and terms of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, sparking debates over its alignment with the Supreme Court's directives. The Act sets a new selection process for the CEC and ECs, replacing the Supreme Court's suggested panel with a new committee, opening floodgates to legal and constitutional discussions.
Legislative Corner
President Murmu Approves Historic Criminal Law Reforms
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to three significant criminal law reforms in India, marking a historic shift in the legislative landscape. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act replace colonial-era laws, including the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. However, these reforms have sparked debate, with critics raising concerns over potential constitutional violations and the risk of police excesses under the new arrest and custody provisions.
Know The Law
President Murmu Approves Women's Reservation Bill, Paving the Way for Gender Equality in Indian Politics
President Droupadi Murmu grants approval to the Women's Reservation Bill, transforming it into law, a significant step towards gender equality in Indian politics. Get insights into the historic passage and the provisions of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
