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Supreme Court Extends Domestic Cruelty Protection Beyond Marriage Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that women in certain live-in relationships can invoke criminal protection against domestic cruelty under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly Section 498A IPC), provided the relationship reflects an intent to marry. Supreme Court Expands Criminal …
Read MoreKarnataka HC Upholds Right To Be Forgotten Online Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court recognised the Right to be Forgotten by directing online platforms and judicial record-keepers to mask the identity of an acquitted woman, reinforcing privacy, dignity, and the meaningful effect of judicial acquittal in the digital era. Karnataka High Court …
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 MoreSupreme 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. …
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