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Over 7,200 CBI cases under Prevention of Corruption Act pending trial, says CVC report
Over 7,200 cases of corruption against CBI await trial, with more than 400 cases awaiting more than 20 years. In addition, 14,083 cases of appeal create additional delays. Though there is a very high rate of conviction amounting to 71.71%, long-drawn litigation reduces the effectiveness of the deterrence process.
Palestine Backs India’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat
Palestinian backing of India’s campaign to become a member of the UNSC for 2028-29 is going to bolster India’s diplomatic standing and is reflective of increasing cooperation between the countries. India’s foreign policy follows a de-hyphenation approach wherein strategic relations are maintained with Israel even though India backs Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution approach.
SC to quash FIRs against student protesters
Supreme Court can look into utilising Article 142 for quashing FIRs made against students for their non-violent protests on account of the anomalies associated with NEET-UG. This case has serious implications in terms of differentiating between a non-violent protest and crime, and the conflict between Article 19 rights and maintenance of public order.
Over 4,000 Cases Pending Against MPs, MLAs | SC Report
The 22nd amicus brief draws attention to the delay in 4,192 criminal cases involving sitting and retired MPs/MLAs, 519 of which have been pending for more than ten years despite directives from the Supreme Court regarding the setting up of special courts. The delay in such cases is due to lack of capacity, investigative hurdles, adjournments, and poor monitoring.
India is losing West Asia, but it is not too late
India is in the middle of an evolving security environment of West Asia, which is fraught with problems concerning Iran, Israel, and the Gulf countries and Pakistan. As West Asia is an area of utmost importance due to its energy resources, trade, diaspora, and maritime interests of India, the country needs to adopt proactive multi-alignment and strategic autonomy and build stronger maritime security.
Hero Stone Found in Karnataka Sheds Light on Last Hoysala Ruler
A Veeragallu found in Neeragunda, Karnataka, has a Kannada inscription that has been dated to December 11, 1141 CE. The inscription talks about the death of a soldier after the death of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana at Bankapura. The inscription can be used to end some controversies about the death year of Vishnuvardhana.