What is Assisted Dying and is it legal in India under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

Assisted dying involves providing medical assistance to a person to end their life, including administering a lethal substance or enabling self-administration under regulated conditions. In India, assisted dying directly attracts criminal liability and may amount to culpable homicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. If a doctor assists a patient in suicide, it may also lead to liability for abetment of suicide. However, passive euthanasia under strict Supreme Court guidelines is permitted in specific circumstances.

What is the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and what powers does it have?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002 and amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007. It ensures fair competition in Indian markets by preventing anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position. The CCI is vested with powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, allowing it to summon individuals, require document production, and conduct investigations.

What is the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 of the Indian Constitution provides for Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in certain northeastern states. These councils have legislative, judicial, and administrative powers over subjects such as land, forest, agriculture, inheritance, marriage, and social customs. The Sixth Schedule currently applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.

What is the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) under Article 44?

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to a single set of personal laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens of India, irrespective of religion. Article 44 of the Constitution directs the State to endeavor to secure a UCC. However, it is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy under Part IV and is not justiciable or enforceable by courts.

What are the PRAGYATA Guidelines introduced by the Ministry of Education?

The PRAGYATA Guidelines were introduced by the Ministry of Education on July 14, 2020 to ensure the safety and academic welfare of students during online education. The guidelines recommend age-appropriate screen time limits and emphasize balanced digital learning to protect children's mental and physical well-being.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Polity - 24th March 2026

Devesh
Mar 24
1 min read

Updated: Mar 25

Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Polity (Every Tuesday) Quiz — covering Assisted dying, Competition Commission of India (CCI), Sixth Schedule, Uniform Civil Code (UCC), PRAGYATA Guidelines and more.

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