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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 …
Read MoreFalse POCSO Complaint Prosecution Narrowly Interpreted by Court Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, clarifying that prosecution for false complaints applies only to select grave offences under the Act, not to lesser offences like sexual harassment. This interpretation echoes principles of environmental …
Read MoreTOWARDS A TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTABLE JUDICIARY Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary and Justice system Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed high courts to publicly disclose adjournments, causes of delay, and timelines for uploading judgments, following alarming delays in reserved cases. The trigger was a Jharkhand case where two life convicts waited years …
Read More97% Untouchability Cases Still Pending in Courts: A Challenge to Linguistic and Ethnic Diversity Why in the News? The 2022 report on the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, as mandated by constitutional provisions including Article 29, reveals a sharp decline in case registrations related to untouchability, a practice that threatens India’s linguistic diversity, ethnic …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Recent Supreme Court judgments, especially involving Article 142 and federal disputes, have sparked criticism of judicial overreach. Concerns over separation of powers and democratic accountability have been raised, prompting a wider debate on the judiciary’s constitutional limits and responsibilities. Judicial Review: Essence, Scope and Criticism Though not explicitly stated, judicial review …
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