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Supreme Court Judges Strength Increased Through Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India), aiming to improve judicial efficiency and reduce case …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT: CITIZENSHIP DETERMINATION MUST FOLLOW DUE PROCESS Why in the News? Landmark Judgment: The Supreme Court has set aside 27 orders of the Foreigners Tribunals and the Gauhati High Court, holding that the determination of citizenship must strictly adhere to the principles of due process and fairness. Fresh Hearing Ordered: The Court directed the …
Read MoreHC UPHOLDS UNIFORM LEGAL MARRIAGE AGE FOR ALL RELIGIONS Why in the News? Allahabad HC Judgment: The Allahabad High Court held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 prescribes the minimum legal age of marriage for all citizens irrespective of religion. Significance: The Court ruled that Muslim personal law recognising puberty as the …
Read MoreAppointment of New Judges in the Supreme Court: Significance and Limitations Recent development The Supreme Court of India recently saw the official appointment of five new supreme court justices through the judicial appointment process. The new appointees include four High Court Chief Justices and one senior advocate elevated directly to the Supreme Court as an …
Read MoreFive New Judges Strengthen Supreme Court Bench Why in the News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India, following the Centre’s approval of their appointments and the recent expansion of the Court’s sanctioned strength. Appointment of Five …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Refers UAPA Bail Issue To Larger Bench Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has referred to a larger Bench the issue of whether prolonged imprisonment and delay in trial can override stringent bail restrictions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 while granting interim bail to two Delhi …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT ALLOWS EUTHANASIA OF DANGEROUS STRAY DOGS Why in the News? SC Direction: Supreme Court of India permitted euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs, addressing critical security challenges in urban areas through a rules-based order. Public Safety Concern: The judgment was delivered in response to rising incidents of dog bites …
Read MoreSC ON INDEPENDENCE OF ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? SC Observation: Supreme Court of India stressed that free and fair elections require a truly independent Election Commission. Act Challenged: The court was hearing petitions against the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Selection Panel Issue: Concerns were raised regarding the dominance …
Read MoreON THE IMPLICATIONS OF EUTHANASIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health- Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) reaffirmed the right to die with dignity under Article 21, allowing withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (CANH). This marks a significant evolution in India’s …
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