BI LATERALS
U.S. Russia relations - START-I and Russia – NATO council are signs of post cold war normalisation. Warsaw Pact is disbanded. NATO reform plans in November 2010 at Lisbon. So these are convergence trend in their relationship. Russia’s Nord stream and south stream (of gas) to Europe. Russia also does not want to expel USA from Manas military base of Kyrgyzstan. All this is ‘reset’ of relations.
Philippines - USA will resist any change in “visiting Forces
agreement”.
Entities List - A list of organisations with which USA cannot
trade (in India). It is for
over dual use items to India. US may revise
the list and liberalise the trade now.
China Japan - Japan had invaded Manchuria (China) in 1932
Now-Senkaku Island (Japanese), called as Diaoyu by China. Both claim this Island.
Indo U S Strategic - CISMOA (Communication & Security
Memorandum of Agreement), BECA (Basic
Exchange and Cooperation Agreement
for Geospatial Cooperation) are to be discussed
During Def.Min Antony’s visit. The facility
enables part is called logistics servicing agreement.
China Myanmar - New rail link from Kyauphyu port of
Myanmar to Kunming in Yunan. This will
give
Japan Russia - Quarrel over Kunashir & Kuril Islands. They
are 4 in number.
during WWII.
Territories.
EUMA - End use monitoring agreement – India U S
Sign. India agrees to US defence export
requirement. EUMA forecloses the buyer
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Military equipments to its need without
original manufacturer (
Russia Norway - Demarcate their areas in Barrent sea and
They resolve their dispute over 1,75,000
Sq k.m. area after 40 years negotiation.
Indian North pole Research centre
‘Himadri’ is in Svalbard.
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS
Eminent Domain - It is the legal doctrine which holds that
State is the pre eminent holder of all land.
Upper House - Tamil Nadu will get back
Article 243S(3) & (6) and - Quota in local bodies and reservation of
Article 243T(4)&(6) chairperson’s post are upheld by Supreme
Court.
Ancient Monuments & Architec-
tural Sites & Remains Act(1958) - To be amended. It will prevent vandalism,
theft, enchroachments. But the Act will apply
to only 3675 monuments protected by the
ASI. There are 7 lakhs.
Section 375 of IPC - Rape & Sexual assault – change in law.
Selvi Vs Karnatak - Supreme Court declares Narco Analysis to be
Unconstitutional (on 5th May 2010). “Due
Process” was first used in Magna Carta. Article
20(3) of India is a right against self – incrimination.
New CRZ rule - It increases number of coastal zones from
3 to 5. It also includes sea-ward side for
protection. The cut off year for regularising
constructions is 1991. H.T.L. (High Trade
Line) to be demarcated. Also a H.L. Hazard
Line.
Article 21 - Doctrine of Public trust.
Nuclear Civil Liability Bill - ‘Right to Recourse’ of Sec 17(b). All
Liability is of the operator of the nuclear plant. But under ‘right to recourse’ it has the
right to recover any compensation it is
forced to pay, if the accident is due to the
gross negligence of the supplier and there is
a provision in the contract for it. Thus the
liability is channelled to the supplier.
National Litigation Policy - To transform Govt. from a compulsive
litigant to a responsible and even reluctant
litigant. Frequent adjournments will not be
allowed. In service matters individuals cases
will not be appealed.
N C H R H Bill - National Council for Human Resources in
Health Bill. It will be the final body in health
sector, It creates a National Committee for
Accreditation and a National Medical
Education & Training Board.
Dodd – Frank Bill - Of USA Wall Street reforms and Consumers
protection Bill ( Barney Frank & Chris Dodd).
It will reduce abusive use of mortgage
industry and give more information to
ordinary investors about costs and risks of
investment products.
Ancient Monuments and
Archeological Sites & Remains Act - It creates National Monuments Authority
Which will protect 3675 centrally protected
monuments. Heritage by-laws will over ride
Building by laws 300 metres around
the monuments.
Securities and Insurance - It will create a joint mechanism to resolve
Laws (Amend) validation Bill 2010 differences between RBI, IRDA, SEBI. FM is
Chairman, RBI Governor is vice chairman.
High Court Judges - Retirement age increased from 60 to 62 in
1963.
Public Interest Disclosure - Their identity to be protected by CVC with
(Protection of informants) power of a civil court.
Bill 2010 or Whistle Blowers Bill
Border Security Bill (USA) - Visa fees increased to $ 2000.
Nuclear Liability Bill - India follows convention for supplementary
compensation of 1997. Supplier is
accountable for an accident only if it has
agreed to ‘Right of Recourse” in a written
contract. The operator is allowed ‘Right of recourse’ if the accident takes place due to
gross negligence of supplier or by a defective
equipment.
Right to Recourse - Section 17(b)
Nuclear Liability - Government has introduced ‘intent to cause
nuclear damage as a condition for suppliers
liability. So the supplier will go away with no
liability.
Intent clause dropped. Also no contract is necessary for right to recourse. Operator’s liability is increased to Rs.1500 crore. Beyond this is Govt’s liability. 300 million SDR is equal to Rs.2100 crore.
Srilanka - 1978 constitution is amended to waive the
bar of two terms on President.
CAT : Convention against torture of U N.
signed in 1977. Now prevention of torture
Bill. Torture is cruel, inhuman and
degrading treatment or punishment. But in
Indian definition it includes injury to limbs.
Enemy Properties Act (1968) : Its proposed amendment authorises Govt.
to dispose of the property.
Enemy Property Ordinance (2010) : As per Enemy Property Act 1968, Government
can take custody of properties of enemy
citizens. This Act was passed after 1965 Indo-
Pakistan war. In 2005 Supreme Court had
Ordered that enemy property of Raja of
Mahmoodabad (who is a Pakistan citizen) be
given to his son Md .Khan who is an Indian
citizen. The July 2010 ordinance repudiated
the judgement. However, the bill introduced
in Parliament has been withdrawn to be re-
introduced later.
(1976) material law and 7th Amendment 1988) (Inslamisation). There is no place for
material law in civil society.
(Justice & Dev. Party). Military made more
accountable to civil courts. It lifts immunity
to 1980 coup plotters. Following which the
new constitution was drafted. A praetorian
State, there were 4 coups between 1960 and
2000. Mustapha Kamal was himself a soldier.
114 Amend Bill : Article 217(1) and 224(3) – retirement age of
High Court Judges to 65. (7th Amendment -
it was increased from 60 to 62 in 1956.)
Judicial Accountability Bill : It will create a committee consisting of five
Persons – An Ex-CJI (Chairman), one serving
Justice of Supreme Court and one from High
Court, Attorney General and one eminent
Citizen nominated by president.
18th Amend of
Judicial standards and : It creates a National Judicial Oversights
Accountability Bill 2010 Committee – N J O C.
Protection of women against Sexual : It ensures safe environment in work place
Harassment at workplace bill 2010 both public, private in organised and
unorganised sectors. But domestic helps
are kept out of its purview. It proposes a
fine of Rs.50,000/-. It follows the definition
of sexual harassment as laid down by
Supreme Court in Vishaka Vs State of
Rajasthan in 1997. It is meant for woman
employees, clients, customers, apprentices
etc.. Every employer will have an internal
complaints committee except where the
employees are less than 10.
Habeas Corpus Judgement : ADM
Emergency). The Supreme Court nullified
the stay granted by Mumbai High Court
against R. Jethmalani’s arrest.
Ancient Monuments & Architech-
Tural Sites Act 2010 : Minimum ‘prohibited area’ is 100 metres and
‘regulated’area is 200 metres. No construction
within prohibited area.
Section 124 A of I P C : Sedition charge against Binayak Sen. But in
1962, in Kedarnath Singh vs. State of
Supreme Court had stated that unless dis-
affection against the state is spread by the
accused, there cannot be sedition charge.
Informations are very useful sir..Thank you..
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