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SUPREME COURT STRENGTHENS CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST ILLEGAL DETENTION WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional 24-hour deadline for producing an arrested person before a Judicial Magistrate begins from the moment their liberty is restricted through detention, not from the time of formal arrest. SUPREME COURT RULING AND KEY OBSERVATIONS: Meaning …
Read MoreCENSUS DUTY: BALANCING STATE POWERS AND CITIZENS’ RIGHTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Rule Amendment: The Centre amended the Census Rules, 1990, explicitly including teachers from private unaided schools and employees of private establishments among those who may be appointed as Census enumerators. Legal Debate: The amendment has renewed questions about the government’s power to …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT UPHOLDS VOTERS’ RIGHT TO PROSECUTE CANDIDATES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that private citizens can file criminal complaints against election candidates for submitting false information or concealing details in nomination affidavits. Key Provision: The judgment interprets Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which …
Read MoreDIGITAL PRIVACY IN INDIA: SURVEILLANCE, DOXXING AND THE CHANGING NATURE OF STATE POWER Why in the News? Recent developments involving facial recognition, doxxing, deepfakes, electoral-roll verification and spyware have renewed debate over India’s privacy framework. Together, they demonstrate that contemporary privacy risks extend beyond conventional state surveillance to interactions among government agencies, private technology companies …
Read MoreSTAGING A PROTEST: RIGHTS, RESTRICTIONS IN THE LAW Why in the News? Thousands of people gathered in New Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest march to Parliament. Police stopped the protesters at multiple barricades near Parliament Street, using lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The incident has reignited debate over …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …
Read MoreRight to Walk on Footpaths: A New Dimension of Fundamental Rights The Judgment The Supreme Court of India has recognised the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right. The judgment arose from a tragic case in which a five-year-old child died after being hit by a tanker while walking to school. The …
Read MoreNepal Reaffirms Commitment Against Caste-Based Discrimination Why in the News ? Nepal observed the Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability on 4 June, reaffirming its commitment to social justice, equality, and the protection of the rights of the Dalit community. Observance of Anti-Untouchability and Equality Day Nepal commemorated the day with the …
Read MoreDelhi High Court Upholds Reproductive Rights Access Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court permitted a woman to undergo frozen embryo transfer despite crossing the age limit prescribed under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, emphasizing that reproductive rights should not be denied through a rigid interpretation of the law. Court’s Ruling …
Read MoreSupreme Court: Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded from “Family” The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment strengthening gender equality in welfare and compassionate appointment matters. In Kulsum Nisha v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 2026, the Court held that a married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of “family” merely on the ground of …
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