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Background Demand for a Constituent Assembly: The demand for a new constitution for India had been growing throughout the struggle for independence against British colonial rule. This demand was deeply rooted in the decades-long fight for self-rule, led by prominent leaders and freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel. These leaders, along …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Governance, constitution, and polity. Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s Newsclick verdict emphasises due process, marking a significant step in safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state power. source:slideshare Focus: Context:The recent Supreme Court verdict in the Newsclick case, delivered by Justices Sandeep Mehta and BR Gavai, underscores the significance of due process. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court debates if private property falls under Article 39(b), balancing private rights with public welfare concerns. About the Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Article 39(b): The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution bench deliberated on whether Article 39(b) encompasses private property. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta expressed reservations about …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Bombay HC criticises ED for recording senior citizen’s statement overnight, citing violation of “right to sleep”; emphasises fundamental rights. source:slideserve About HC Criticism of ED’s Conduct: The Bombay High Court rebuked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for recording a senior citizen’s statement overnight, depriving him of the “right to sleep” guaranteed by …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Judicial activism in the field of environment GS-3 – Environment , Renewable energy GS-4 -Case study related to Development vs Environment Focus : Recent Supreme Court judgment recognizes citizens’ right against adverse effects of climate change.The context was Concerns over deaths of Great Indian Bustard due to solar power transmission lines. Supreme Court judgments …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court acknowledges the right against climate change as a fundamental right, emphasising solar power’s role in mitigating environmental issues. source:medium Highlights of the Judgment: Linked to a case concerning the endangered Great Indian Bustard species, the judgement stresses the necessity to articulate the right against climate change amidst increasing …
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