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20May 2026

SC Allows Euthanasia of Dangerous Stray Dogs

SUPREME COURT ALLOWS EUTHANASIA OF DANGEROUS STRAY DOGS Why in the News? SC Direction: Supreme Court of India permitted euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs, addressing critical security challenges in urban areas through a rules-based order. Public Safety Concern: The judgment was delivered in response to rising incidents of dog bites …

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08May 2026

Supreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review

Supreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review Why in News ? The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing judicial intervention in religious matters while hearing cases linked to the Sabarimala review proceedings and the constitutional validity of practices like excommunication in religious communities. Supreme Court’s Concerns Over Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court observed that …

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26Feb 2026

Faith vs Constitution Rights

BALANCING FAITH, DIGNITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has scheduled final arguments to begin on April 7, 2026, regarding the review petitions against its landmark 2018 Sabarimala verdict (Indian Young Lawyers Association vs State of Kerala). A specialized nine-judge bench will hear these petitions to provide an authoritative determination on …

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03Feb 2026

Char Dham Entry Ban: Constitutional Storm Brews

Char Dham Entry Ban Proposal Sparks Constitutional Debate Why in the News? Committees managing the Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand have proposed banning entry of non-Hindus, citing religious sentiments of local priests. The move has triggered debates on constitutional validity, religious freedom, and essential practices doctrine, while also raising questions about environmental clearances for these …

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13Jan 2026

Why Article 6: India’s Citizenship Power

WHY ARTICLE 6 IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: ● Indian constitution – Significant provisions ● Indian constitutional schemes Why in the News? At COP29, carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement were fully operationalised, including the Article 6.4 crediting mechanism. In August 2025, India signed its first Joint Crediting Mechanism …

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20Dec 2025

Pending Trials & Passport Denial: SC Ruling

Pending Trials Cannot Justify Indefinite Passport Denial Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India ruled that passport authorities cannot indefinitely deny passport renewal merely due to pending criminal proceedings, affirming that the right to travel abroad and hold a passport flows from Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision reflects principles of environmental …

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14Nov 2025

Judiciary’s Role: Safeguarding Free Speech

Judiciary’s Crucial Duty to Safeguard Free Speech Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Fundamental Rights, Judgements & Cases Why in the News ? The recent Supreme Court refusal to quash an FIR against folk singer Neha Rathore for her social media posts following the Pahalgam attack has reignited concerns about free speech, judicial responsibility, and the misuse …

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05Nov 2025

Writs under Indian Constitution – GS Paper 2

The Indian Constitution empowers citizens with fundamental rights and justice through various writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto. Understanding these writs is crucial for safeguarding individual freedom and ensuring lawful governance.

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