Tag: Amit Shah

Jammu and Kashmir transition into two Union Territories to be a ‘low key’ affair.

Source – thehindu.com The State of Jammu and Kashmir will transition into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh on October 31, and the process will begin with the swearing-in of the two newly appointed Lieutenant-Governors in Srinagar and Leh, respectively. The bifurcation and downgrade of the State into Union Territories will be a “low-key” affair, a

Supreme Court to hear plea on Akil Kureshi.

Source – telegraphindia.com The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday an appeal of the Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association seeking a directive to the Centre to implement the collegium’s decision to elevate Justice Akil Kureshi, a Bombay High Court judge, as Chief Justice of Tripura High Court. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice

Amit Shah calls for revamp of criminal laws

Source: newindianexpress.com NEW DELHI: Several provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the  Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) are likely to undergo a review as the Centre will soon initiate a major revamp of the criminal justice system.  Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a call for a nationwide consultation for effecting changes in IPC and

Centre holds first meet with Clause 6 team

Source: telegraphindia.com he Centre on Wednesday held the first round of meetings on implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Union home minister Amit Shah and minister of state for home G. Kishan Reddy attended the meeting. Clause 6 reads: “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect,