Presumption of constitutionality
Why in news?
- The Supreme Court declined urgent hearing on a plea seeking to declare the Citizenship Amendment Act as constitutional and said that there was already a “presumption of constitutionality” to a law passed by Parliament.
About:
- The term ‘presumption of constitutionality’ is a legal principle that is used by courts during statutory
interpretation — the process by which courts interpret and apply a law passed by the legislature, such as Parliament. - It is the legal principle that the judiciary should presume statutes enacted by the legislature to be constitutional, unless the law is clearly unconstitutional or a fundamental right is implicated.
- The presumption is not absolute, however, and does not stand when there is a gross violation of the Constitution. There are limitations to the doctrine.
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
Why in news?
- Union Minister for Home Affairs dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation.
Key facts
- National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (www.cybercrime.gov.in) was launched on pilot basis in August, 2019
- It enables filing of all cyber crimes with specific focus on crimes against women, children, particularly child pornography, child sex abuse material, online content pertaining to rapes/gang rapes, etc.
- This portal will improve coordination amongst the law enforcement agencies of different States, districts and police stations for dealing with cyber crimes in a coordinated and effective manner.
- So far, more than 700 police districts and more than 3,900 police stations have been connected with this Portal.
National Youth Festival 2020
Why in news?
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and State Government of Uttar Pradesh are jointly organizing 23rd National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 at Lucknow from 12th to 16th January, 2020.
Key facts
- The Government has been organizing National Youth Festival (NYF) since 1995.
- The objective of NYF is to provide a platform to bring the youth of the country together in an attempt to provide them opportunity to showcase their talents in various activities.
- The theme of the 23rd National Youth Festival 2020 is ‘FIT YOUTH FIT INDIA’
- NYF 2020 would have around 6000 participants (volunteers from NYKS, NSS and local youth) from each State of the country.
- The NYF 2020 will be inaugurated on 12th January on the occasion of birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the great Youth icon.