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SC HEARS CHALLENGE TO CEC APPOINTMENT LAW Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observed that the Chief Justice of India’s role in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners was only a temporary arrangement until Parliament enacted a law, similar to interim measures in the Vanashakti judgment regarding environmental compliance. The Court …
Read MoreSupreme Court to Review Transgender Rights Amendment Law Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, amid concerns over self-identification, medical certification requirements, and potential exclusion of transgender individuals from welfare benefits, with petitioners arguing against …
Read MoreSupreme Court Observes Limits on Reforming Religious Practices Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India remarked that courts cannot initiate reforms in matters of faith, during hearings on the Sabarimala case review, raising critical questions on the balance between religious freedom and constitutional rights like equality and dignity. This debate parallels discussions …
Read MoreHer Body, Her Choice: Supreme Court Reaffirms Reproductive Autonomy Under Article 21 The Supreme Court has recently delivered an important ruling that strengthens the constitutional protection of women’s reproductive rights. The Court observed that no woman, especially a minor, can be forced to continue an unwanted pregnancy against her will. This judgment is highly significant …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Limits of Judicial Review in Religion Why in the News ? The Supreme Court is hearing the Sabarimala reference case, debating whether courts can intervene in religious practices, balancing constitutional morality, fundamental rights, and denominational autonomy, while cautioning against undermining faith in the name of reform. This case raises questions similar to …
Read MoreDelhi HC Upholds Passport as Fundamental Liberty Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is an essential part of Article 21 (Right to Personal Liberty), setting aside the Centre’s order impounding businessman Yogesh Raheja’s passport for alleged non-disclosure of an FIR. Court’s …
Read MoreRevisiting Judge FIR Rules: Veeraswami Case Insight Why in the News ? Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the legal sanctity of the Supreme Court’s in-house inquiry against Justice Yashwant Varma and urged revisiting the 1991 K Veeraswami ruling, which limits the filing of FIRs against sitting judges. Judicial Immunity and In-House Mechanism: Judicial independence is …
Read MoreSyllabus GS 2: Indian Constitution Why in the News? Recently, on April 8, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in The State of Tamil Nadu vs The Governor of Tamil Nadu, clarifying the Governor’s role in granting assent to Bills, with judicial review and a time limit. Introduction On April 8, 2025, the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution , Constitutional Bodies , Role of Governor , Co-operative Federalism , Federalism , Centre-State Relations Focus: The Supreme Court, in a landmark April 2024 judgment, ruled against the Tamil Nadu Governor’s prolonged delay in granting assent to state bills. By setting clear timelines and striking down the myth of …
Read MoreBackground Judicial activism, as seen in India, does not have direct constitutional origins but was developed by the Indian judiciary. It is somewhat comparable to a similar concept in the United States. In India, the judiciary introduced the idea of judicial activism through various means, such as the repeal of the Locus Standi concept, the …
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