Current Affairs - Bills and Acts

Article 244(A) of the Indian Constitution, added through the Twenty-second Amendment Act in 1969, empowers Parliament to enact a law for establishing an autonomous state within Assam, comprising tribal areas specified in the Sixth Schedule. This provision aims to address demands for autonomy and special administration in certain regions, such as Assam's predominantly tribal Diphu Lok Sabha constituency.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted in 2005 to provide legal protection and remedies to women facing domestic violence, regardless of their religious or social background. This act is a crucial step in addressing and combating domestic violence against women in India, highlighting the government's commitment to safeguarding women's rights and well-being.

The Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA) was enacted in 1994, to regulate organ transplants involving foreign nationals in India and ensure compliance with the law by hospitals and authorities.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months. This extension grants significant powers to the armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces in specified "disturbed areas."

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, of 2002, along with its Rules, came into force on July 1, 2005. This Act was enacted by the NDA government to combat money laundering activities and facilitate the confiscation of property obtained through such illegal means.