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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 …
Read MoreHAVE 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 …
Read MoreSUPREME 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 …
Read MoreDELHI 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 …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES NCLT ORDER OVER AI-GENERATED FAKE CASE LAWS Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court set aside an NCLT order after finding that it relied on AI-generated fictitious judicial precedents (hallucinations). Zero Tolerance: The Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame norms and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards …
Read MoreSupreme Court: Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded from “Family” The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment strengthening gender equality in welfare and compassionate appointment matters. In Kulsum Nisha v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 2026, the Court held that a married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of “family” merely on the ground of …
Read MoreAppointment of New Judges in the Supreme Court: Significance and Limitations Recent development The Supreme Court of India recently saw the official appointment of five new supreme court justices through the judicial appointment process. The new appointees include four High Court Chief Justices and one senior advocate elevated directly to the Supreme Court as an …
Read MoreFive New Judges Strengthen Supreme Court Bench Why in the News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India, following the Centre’s approval of their appointments and the recent expansion of the Court’s sanctioned strength. Appointment of Five …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expansion and Pendency Reform Challenges Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Judicial Review, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Why in the News ? The Union Government has increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges through an ordinance. The move aims to reduce the mounting pendency of nearly 94,000 cases. However, legal experts …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Stronger Protection For Chambal Forest Guards Why in News ? The Supreme Court directed Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to consider granting prosecution immunity to forest guards fighting illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. The Court also issued strict directions to strengthen surveillance and environmental protection measures, emphasizing …
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