Congress will be a part to select the next Chief vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners According to CVC act it has a provision for appointing the CVC; opposition leader will be a part of three member selection panel headed by the prime minister in case when there is no Leader of Opposition in the lower House The single largest opposition group is the Congress … [Read more...] about CVC Selection Can have Congress Role
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SC Judgment on Section 6A of Delhi Police Establishment Act
Supreme Court Judgment The SC judgment said that the section 6A of the DPE (Delhi Police Establishment Act) is invalid, as it goes against the Article 14. Furthermore, this judgment removed the need for prior sanction for filing compliant in the corruption cases. Reasons for invalidating Sec 6A DPE: Encourages inequality Segregates people into different … [Read more...] about SC Judgment on Section 6A of Delhi Police Establishment Act
No One To Lead The Opposition
In its worst ever election defeat, the Congress party has failed to acquire the minimum 10% (54 seats) to form the opposition, leaving the new govt without a decisive Leader of the opposition. Different opposition parties in the house will have their own leader of the House, but none are eligible to enjoy the perks, salaries and allowances enjoyed by a cabinet minister. In … [Read more...] about No One To Lead The Opposition
Abraham’s Offensive Against The CBI
Former Whole Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), K. M. Abraham has launched an offensive against Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI) in response to the Preliminary Enquiry (PE) registered against him and former Chairman of SEBI, C. B. Bhave, over irregularities in sanctions granted to MCX Stock Exchange in 2008. His arguments: Has … [Read more...] about Abraham’s Offensive Against The CBI
ED charges Raja, Kanimozhi with Money-Laundering
Ex-telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP K Kanimozhi, M Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal others named in ED’s prosecution complaint on 2G scam. ED complaint relates to money laundering by these politicians in 2G spectrum allocation case, maximum jail of 7 years likely if found guilty. Complaints names 19 as accused filed before CBI spl judge to take up the mater on April 30 Swan … [Read more...] about ED charges Raja, Kanimozhi with Money-Laundering