About The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provided for the establishment of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States. These institutions are independent statutory bodies without any constitutional status. They perform the function of an “ombudsman” and inquire into …
Context Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India today taking over from Justice DY Chandrachud. Appointment of CJI- the Process The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed …
Context The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to list before Constitution Benches, the petitions challenging the money Bill route taken by the Centre to pass contentious laws/amendments. What are money and financial Bills? The Constitution defines certain categories …