30Oct 2026

Collegium System: Judicial Independence Debate

COLLEGIUM SYSTEM: JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE AND REFORM DEBATE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Controversy: Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kaul suggested that former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud may have discussed proposed judicial appointments with the Union Government before collegium deliberations. Key Concern: The issue has revived debates over judicial independence, executive interference, transparency and accountability …

28Oct 2026

India Needs a National Sentencing Council

INDIA NEEDS A NATIONAL SENTENCING COUNCIL FOR FAIR JUSTICE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Debate: The Supreme Court, in Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar (2024), highlighted concerns over inconsistent sentencing and urged the Centre to examine a comprehensive national sentencing policy. Institutional Reform: The Law Commission of India is examining the issue, renewing …

28Oct 2026

Supreme Court Strengthens IBC Resolution Plans

SUPREME COURT STRENGTHENS FINALITY OF INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PLANS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that lenders cannot withdraw an approved insolvency resolution plan merely because a company’s financial position improves. Insolvency Certainty: The decision upholds the finality of approved resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, strengthening …

28Oct 2026

Supreme Court Examines ECI Voter Roll Revisions

SUPREME COURT EXAMINES ECI DECISIONS AND VOTER ROLL REVISIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Scrutiny: The Supreme Court declined to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve its files and internal communications but assured petitioners that it would examine the original records. Electoral Transparency: The case concerns alleged unilateral decisions regarding Special …

26Oct 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Voters’ Right to Prosecute

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS VOTERS’ RIGHT TO PROSECUTE CANDIDATES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that private citizens can file criminal complaints against election candidates for submitting false information or concealing details in nomination affidavits. Key Provision: The judgment interprets Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which …

24Oct 2026

Supreme Court Withdraws Death Penalty Report Rule

SUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …

01Oct 2026

Supreme Court Scrutiny on Minors’ Social Media Access

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS FOR MINORS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND DIGITAL CHILD PROTECTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider statutory directions requiring social media platforms and other digital intermediaries to comply with Indian laws concerning minors, including potentially setting 18 years as the minimum age for independent membership. The …

31Jul 2026

Fast-Track Courts: Speedy Justice or Just Numbers?

HAVE FAST-TRACK COURTS DELIVERED ON THE PROMISE OF SPEEDY JUSTICE? Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary Dispute Redressal Mechanism Why in the News? The Union Government has proposed Fast-Track Courts (FTCs) for paper leak cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, while the Delhi High Court has constituted a dedicated fast-track court for such …

20Jul 2026

Supreme Court Hears Plea for Intersex Legal Recognition

SUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …

10Jul 2026

Delhi HC Questions NBWL Standing Committee

DELHI HC QUESTIONS CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE Why in the News? High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the …

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