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28May 2026

Colonial Shadows in India’s Decriminalisation Reform

Colonial Shadows Undermine India’s Decriminalisation Reform Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News ? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 has sparked debate because while it seeks to decriminalise minor offences and improve ease of doing business, its controversial savings clause may preserve old …

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23Feb 2026

SC Stem Cell Ruling: Healthcare Precedent

SC RULING ON STEM CELLS SETS A PRECEDENT FOR HEALTHCARE REGULATION Syllabus: GS 3: Science and technology Biotechnology-Healthcare Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment delivered on January 30, prohibited the use of stem cell therapy for autism outside approved clinical trials. The ruling, based on ICMR and National …

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07Jan 2026

SC Reviews POSH Act Compliance Nationwide

Supreme Court Reviews Nationwide Compliance of POSH Act and Environmental Regulations Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has sought detailed reports from High Courts, States, and Union Territories on the implementation of the POSH Act, 2013, highlighting gaps in the constitution of Internal Complaints Committees and gender-sensitive mechanisms across judicial and workplace …

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28Nov 2025

Supreme Court Seeks Independent Regulator for Online Content

Supreme Court Seeks Independent Regulator for Online Content Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has suggested setting up an autonomous online content regulator to monitor digital obscenity, protect free speech, and verify age using Aadhaar/PAN. Meanwhile, the government plans amendments to the IT Rules to define and curb obscene digital content. Supreme Court’s …

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18Nov 2025

Supreme Court Calls for Disaster Tag to Wildlife Conflicts

Supreme Court Calls for Disaster Tag to Wildlife Conflicts Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to consider declaring human–wildlife conflict as a natural disaster, enabling higher compensation and faster relief. The Court also issued strict orders on tiger reserve management, including restoring the degraded ecology of Corbett Tiger Reserve. This …

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11Nov 2025

Karnataka HC’s Tech SOP for Child Abuse Cases

Karnataka HC Introduces Tech-Driven SOP for Child Abuse Cases Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court has issued a technology-based Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) titled “SOP for Protection and Rehabilitation of Minor Victims of Sexual Offences, 2025” to ensure faster justice, prevent bureaucratic delays, and protect victims’ confidentiality through digital tracking mechanisms. This …

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31Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant to be 53rd CJI Nov 24, 2025

Justice Surya Kant to Take Oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025 The Government of India has officially announced that Justice Surya Kant will assume charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 24, 2025, following the retirement of Chief Justice B. R. Gavai on November 23, …

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26Sep 2025

Supreme Court Bars Discriminatory Taxation Among States

Supreme Court Bars Discriminatory Taxation Among States Why in the News ? The Supreme Court struck down a Rajasthan government notification (2007) granting VAT exemption to locally made asbestos cement sheets and bricks, ruling that taxation cannot discriminate between goods produced within and outside the state, violating Article 304(a) of the Constitution. This ruling has …

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04Sep 2025

Justice Nagarathna’s Dissent Raises Collegium Issues

Justice Nagarathna’s Dissent Raises Questions Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna’s reported dissent over the Collegium’s recommendation to elevate Justice Vipul M. Pancholi highlighted concerns about the opacity, accountability, and democratic deficit within India’s judicial appointment process. This impacts various aspects of governance, including reservation policies and social justice …

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23Jul 2025

Court Upholds Fundamental Rights of Undertrial Prisoners

Court Affirms Fundamental Rights of Undertrials Why in the News? A Delhi court ruled that undertrials retain their fundamental rights, granting former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan weekly e-mulakat and phone call access despite his custody under a special act, reinforcing protections for undertrials under the Constitution. This decision highlights the importance of balancing security concerns …

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