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New Election Commissioners 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-powered selection committee that appointed Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as the new Election Commissioners ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-powered selection committee that appointed Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as the new Election Commissioners of India on March 14, 2024. The appointments filled vacancies left by the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey and the resignation of Arun Goel. However, the selection process faced criticism, with Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioning the criteria used for shortlisting candidates. The absence of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel also drew scrutiny, as it deviated from a Supreme Court ruling that included the CJI in such panels until a specific law was enacted. Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu bring extensive experience from their careers in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) to their roles as Election Commissioners.

India Amends FDI Norms in Space Sector

The Indian government has recently amended Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms to encourage foreign investment in the country's space sector. The revised guid... The Indian government has recently amended Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms to encourage foreign investment in the country's space sector. The revised guidelines allow 100 percent overseas investment in satellite component manufacturing, 74 percent in satellite manufacturing and operations, and 49 percent in launch vehicles. Investments exceeding these limits will require government approval. These changes aim to boost foreign investment, spur technological progress, and stimulate growth in India's space industry, addressing previous challenges of low foreign investment in this sector.

Supreme Court denies Immunity to Lawmakers in Bribery Cases

On March 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India made a landmark decision, ruling that MPs and MLAs cannot claim immunity from prosecution in cases involving briber... On March 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India made a landmark decision, ruling that MPs and MLAs cannot claim immunity from prosecution in cases involving bribery for votes or speeches in their respective houses, overturning the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud led the seven-judge bench in a unanimous verdict, emphasizing that corruption and bribery by legislators undermine probity in public life and are not protected by parliamentary privileges. This ruling is expected to have significant implications in curbing corruption, ensuring accountability of elected representatives, and upholding the integrity of the legislative process. The scope of the ruling extends to elections to the Rajya Sabha, President, and Vice President, aligning with Constitutional provisions related to parliamentary privilege.

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