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23May 2025

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India

India’s Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy – 2025: A Game Changer for Green Investments in India Introduction In a strategic move to align financial flows with India’s sustainability goals and promote environmental impact investing, the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025. This …

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23May 2025

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech

Supreme Court Bail Order Undermines Civil Liberties and Free Speech Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers, Judgements & Cases Judiciary Focus: The Supreme Court granted bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the State of Haryana vs Ali Khan Mahmudabad case. Despite granting bail, the Court imposed restrictive conditions curtailing his freedom …

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13May 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trial Rights in PMLA

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trial Rights in PMLA Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that accused under PMLA have the constitutional right to a fair trial, including access to evidence and documents. It questioned the twin bail conditions and reverse burden of proof, stating these cannot override Article 21 protections. About Supreme …

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24Apr 2025

Debate Rekindled Over Judiciary’s Expanding Constitutional Role

Why in News ? Recent Supreme Court judgments, especially involving Article 142 and federal disputes, have sparked criticism of judicial overreach. Concerns over separation of powers and democratic accountability have been raised, prompting a wider debate on the judiciary’s constitutional limits and responsibilities. Judicial Review: Essence, Scope and Criticism Though not explicitly stated, judicial review …

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21Apr 2025

US Supreme Court Halts Deportations Under 1798 Law

US Supreme Court Halts Deportations Under 1798 Law Why in News ? The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act by Donald Trump’s administration to deport Venezuelan migrants without legal hearings, sparking a legal and political debate on executive power. About Supreme Court Intervenes in Deportation Dispute: The …

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18Apr 2025

Petitions Challenge 2025 Waqf Act Over Key Issues

Why in the News ? The Supreme Court deferred hearing petitions challenging the Waqf Act, 2025, to May 5 after the Centre sought more time for its reply. Petitioners raised concerns over provisions impacting religious rights and property management of Muslim Waqfs. Background of the Legal Challenge: Around 65 petitions were filed against the Waqf …

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07Jun 2024

PERSONAL LAW NORMS CANNOT BE USED TO INVALIDATE INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES

SYLLABUS: GS 1: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Focus: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order ruling declining to give protection to a couple on the ground that a marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman will not be valid, even if registered under the Special Marriage Act Source: Adjuva Legal The Special Marriage …

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10May 2024

THE POLITICAL CONTROVERSY OVER RESERVATION

SYLLABUS: GS 2 : Reservation India, Impact on various sections of society Focus: The article focuses on the ongoing political debate surrounding affirmative action and reservation policies in India, highlighting recent controversies, constitutional provisions, and Supreme Court rulings. It discusses the potential expansion of reservation caps and the inclusion of economically and socially backward groups …

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16Apr 2024

HC NULLIFIES MAN’S PSA DETENTION: INDIA NOT A POLICE STATE.

Why in the news? High Court nullifies man’s detention under Public Safety Act, emphasises authorities must justify without relying solely on police testimony. India upholds freedoms. source:IE About the Detention Quashed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court nullifies detention of Kashmir residents under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Petitioner from Shopian challenged his detention, highlighting lack …

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10Apr 2024

CANDIDATES HAVE A RIGHT TO PRIVACY FROM VOTERS, RULES SC

Why in the news? Supreme Court rules on candidates’ right to privacy regarding disclosure requirements in election affidavits, clarifying relevant asset declaration. Key Points of the Verdict: Candidates are not obligated to reveal every detail of personal life. Non-disclosure is not considered a ‘corrupt practice’ unless directly relevant to candidacy. Assets need not be disclosed …

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