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COLLEGIUM SYSTEM AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE: SUPREME COURT–EXECUTIVE TENSIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court has sharply responded to the Centre’s submissions concerning the Collegium system during hearings on the law governing appointments to the Election Commission. Justice Dipankar Datta defended the institutional role of the judiciary and criticised what he described as selective …
Read MoreSupreme Court Re-examines Polygamy Through Constitutional Equality Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy under Muslim Personal Law. The Court has also asked the government to consider legislative measures to abolish the practice for all citizens, bringing the issue of …
Read MoreDignity in Death: Supreme Court Upholds Hanging Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of hanging as a method of capital punishment, relying on the 1983 Deena v. Union of India precedent. However, it noted that future scientific or medical evidence could reopen the question of whether alternative methods …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS CHALLENGE TO SHANTI ACT, 2025 Why in the News? Legal Challenge: The Supreme Court of India heard a petition challenging the SHANTI Act, 2025, raising concerns about international law compliance, domestic liability frameworks, and alignment with India’s multi-alignment strategy in nuclear cooperation. Liability Concern: Petitioners argued that the Act fixes nuclear accident …
Read MoreCentre Defends Delay In Enforcing Delhi Rent Act Why in the News ? The federal government informed the Supreme Court of India that the Delhi Rent Act, 1995 cannot be enforced through judicial directions, arguing that notifying the constitutional law is a policy matter within executive discretion and provincial autonomy, linked to administrative preparedness under …
Read MoreMADHYA PRADESH HC VERDICT ON BHOJSHALA COMPLEX Why in the News? HC Verdict: Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district a Hindu temple. Temple Recognition: The court held that a temple of Goddess Saraswati historically existed at the site. Namaz Restriction: The judgment cancelled the earlier arrangement permitting Muslims to offer …
Read MoreSABARIMALA REFERENCE CASE Why in the News? Constitution Debate: A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is hearing issues arising from the review of the 2018 Sabarimala judgment, examining constitutional principles similar to those applied in environmental jurisprudence. Religious Balance: The Court observed that social reform measures should not cross the constitutional “Lakshman …
Read MoreGOVERNOR’S ROLE IN GOVERNMENT FORMATION Why in the News? Tamil Nadu witnessed a hung Assembly after the recent elections, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats. After securing support from smaller parties, TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay was invited by Governor Rajendra Arlekar to form the government. The development …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Governor Controversy Syllabus GS 2: Centre-State Relations Why in the News? Recently, controversy arose after the Tamil Nadu Governor delayed inviting the single largest party to form government and demanded majority proof, raising debates on constitutional conventions and gubernatorial powers. Introduction The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election created an important constitutional debate regarding …
Read MoreSupreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review Why in News ? The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing judicial intervention in religious matters while hearing cases linked to the Sabarimala review proceedings and the constitutional validity of practices like excommunication in religious communities. Supreme Court’s Concerns Over Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court observed that …
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