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Supreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban On Child Labour Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL demanding stricter prohibition of child labour in entertainment and hospitality-related sectors. The Court also directed the NCPCR to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue and rehabilitation of affected …
Read MoreMerit Prevails Over Quota In Unreserved Posts: SC Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that reservation cannot bar meritorious reserved-category candidates from selection to unreserved posts, reaffirming that open category vacancies must be filled purely on merit, irrespective of caste, class, or gender. This decision, rooted in environmental jurisprudence principles, emphasizes the importance …
Read MoreSC Rejects Seniority Quota for Judicial Promotions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that length of service cannot justify a separate seniority quota for promoting lower-court judges to the Higher Judicial Service (HJS). The five-judge Constitution Bench held that such a quota would undermine merit and disrupt judicial independence, emphasizing the importance …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs Nationwide Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India directed all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public areas like schools, hospitals, and transport hubs within two weeks, citing rising dog-bite incidents and prioritising public safety over existing Animal Birth Control (ABC) 2023 …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court of India ruled that judicial officers with seven years of combined experience as advocates or judges are eligible for District Judge or Additional District Judge appointments, aiming to improve efficiency and attract young talent in the judiciary. This decision reflects a broader trend of institutional adaptation, similar to …
Read MoreBombay HC Refuses Stay on Maratha-Kunbi Certificate Move Why in the News? The Bombay High Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the Maharashtra government’s decision allowing Marathas with Kunbi ancestry to obtain OBC caste certificates. This development comes at a time when India’s foreign policy and strategic autonomy in a multipolar world …
Read MoreSC Directs Timeline for Presiding Officer’s Disqualification Decisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that constitutional courts, including the High Court and Bombay High Court, can impose timelines on presiding officers to decide disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule, criticising delays that undermine anti-defection provisions and democratic accountability in legislative assemblies and Parliament. …
Read MorePHONE TAPPING NOT PERMITTED FOR CRIME DETECTION, RULES MADRAS HC Why in the News? Madras High Court ruling: HC rejected the MHA’s plea to allow authorities to tap phones for general crime detection through a court order. Legal restriction: Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 only allows phone interception during public emergency or …
Read MoreWHY INVESTIGATORS CANNOT SUMMON LAWYERS: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES Why in the News? SC observation: The Supreme Court ruled that summoning lawyers for advising clients infringes on their professional rights. Recent case: A Gujarat lawyer was summoned by police for helping secure bail in a loan case. Bar concern: The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned ED’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) appealed to the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mumbai Police argued that terms like Rohingya, Bangladeshis, and jihadis do not target any specific community or religion in India, hence Section 295A of the IPC was not …
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