Summary of "India This Week" - December 15, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Abrogation of Article 370

The Supreme Court upheld the Union Government's decision to abrogate Article 370, stating that every decision taken by the Centre on behalf of a State cannot be legally challenged. The Constitution Bench emphasized that Article 370 was a temporary provision and not meant for disintegration. It directed the Election Commission to hold Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 2024.

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra Expelled from Lok Sabha

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha following the Ethics Committee's report on the 'cash for query' case. The report recommended her expulsion and called for a legal inquiry. The Opposition staged a walkout after the motion to expel her was adopted.

FBI Director Wray Discusses Transnational Crimes with CBI Chief

FBI Director Christopher A Wray met with CBI officials to discuss challenges posed by organized crime networks, cyber-enabled financial crimes, and transnational crimes. The agencies emphasized the need for closer cooperation in combating crimes and sharing expertise in technology-enabled crime investigations.

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