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Supreme Court Critiques NHAI Act Compensation Process Why in the News ? The Supreme Court criticized Sections 3G and 3J of the NHAI Act for giving unilateral power to bureaucrats in compensation disputes, lacking judicial oversight. It asked the Union government to review the law to ensure fair land acquisition practices, potentially leading to an …
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Powers: Implications for Reservation Policies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench is hearing a Presidential reference under Article 143(1) regarding the powers of Governors and the President in giving assent to state Bills, including those related to reservation policies such as the Maratha reservation …
Read MoreSC: Bill Timelines May Alter Constitution’s Scheme Why in the News? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench observed that fixing timelines for the President and Governors to act on Bills forwarded by legislatures would essentially amend the Constitution, since Articles 200 and 201 do not prescribe such limits. This debate continues, highlighting the need for art …
Read MoreSC Questions Governors’ Indefinite Delay on State Bills Why in the News? The Supreme Court is hearing a Presidential Reference under Article 143 on whether it can prescribe timelines for governors and the president to act on bills passed by state legislatures. The case follows growing concerns over governors withholding bills indefinitely, raising questions about …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Supreme Court and the Union government disagreed over judicial deliberation of direct uncontested elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the SC termed it an “interesting” issue linked to NOTA votes, the Centre called it an academic exercise not warranting court interference in the context of legislative amendments. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSupreme Court Permits Kerala To Withdraw Governor Pleas Why in the News ? The Supreme Court allowed Kerala to withdraw two petitions against its Governor for delay in clearing Bills, following a precedent-setting April 8 judgment on Tamil Nadu, while debating linkage with a Presidential Reference before a Constitution Bench. Supreme Court Decision and Context …
Read MoreStates Cannot Demand Delimitation Like J&K: SC Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cannot seek delimitation by citing Jammu and Kashmir as precedent, as a constitutional embargo under Article 170 bars such an exercise in States until after the 2026 Census. Supreme Court Verdict and …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights Why in the News ? In a landmark ruling that has become major india news, the Supreme Court declared that tribal women cannot be denied ancestral property solely based on gender. This judgement ensures constitutional equality in tribal inheritance cases and reverses earlier rulings that had upheld patriarchal …
Read MoreCOURT’S PIVOT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE: RESERVATION FOR APEX COURT STAFF Why in the News? Historic move: On June 24, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai introduced SC/ST reservation in appointments and promotions for Supreme Court staff, a decision that could impact financial planning and potential capital gains for government employees in the current financial year. First time: …
Read MoreMagna Carta’s Legacy: Law, Liberty, and Democracy Why in the News ? A rare early copy of the Magna Carta, the 1215 charter that curbed royal authority and influenced modern democracies, has been discovered at Harvard University. The document continues to symbolise the rule of law and democratic values globally, serving as a blueprint for …
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