Current Affairs - Bills and Acts

The Government of India aims to replace the Explosives Act 1884 with the new Explosives Bill 2024, as proposed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This initiative seeks to update regulations, raise fines for violations, and streamline licensing procedures related to explosives, ensuring better compliance and safety standards.

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was enacted in 2007 in India, establishing the minimum marriage age for girls and boys as 18 and 21 years, respectively. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006, Violations of this law incur legal penalties, as emphasized by the Rajasthan High Court's directive to prevent child marriages.

The Street Vendors Act, also known as The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, was enacted in 2014. This legislation aimed to protect and regulate street vending in Indian cities, providing a framework for designated vending zones and town vending committees to address the challenges faced by street vendors and integrate them into urban planning.

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.