28May 2024

A MATTER OF BACKWARDNESS CALCUTTA HIGH COURT’S JUDGMENT ON OBC RESERVATION FOR MUSLIM

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Focus: Calcutta High Court’s judgment on OBC reservation for Muslim backward classes fails to acknowledge that the quota is aimed at substantive equality Source: The leaflet Introduction The Indian Constitution promises social justice and permits special provisions for the …

15May 2024

SUPREME COURT ASSURES LISTING OF PETITION FOR SIT PROBE INTO ELECTORAL BONDS DATA CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

Why in the news? The Supreme Court assured advocate Prashant Bhushan that a petition for constituting an SIT to investigate electoral bonds data would be listed soon. It criticises investigative agencies like CBI, ED, and IT Department for alleged complicity in corruption cases. The petition claims that firms under investigation donated significant amounts to the …

03May 2024

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SC EMPHASISES POCSO ACT’S IMPORTANCE AMID CONCERNS OVER MINOR ABUSE

Why in the news? Supreme Court emphasizes POCSO Act’s importance due to concerns over acquitted man’s alleged rape of minor and subsequent acquittal. source:slideshare About the Judicial Concerns: The Supreme Court reaffirmed the significance of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justices expressed apprehension over individuals marrying minor victims to evade conviction, …

02May 2024

SC DENIES SPECTRUM ALLOCATION PLEA, INSISTS ON AUCTION METHOD

Why in the news? Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea for administrative allocation of spectrum, emphasising auction-based allocation established in 2G spectrum judgement. About the Supreme Court Rejects Spectrum Allocation Plea: The Supreme Court declined the Centre’s application for administrative allocation of spectrum. Spectrum, a scarce natural resource, is traditionally allocated through open, transparent auctions. The …

02May 2024

“SC PETITION REQUESTS EXPERT PANEL TO PROBE COVISHIELD VACCINE’S SAFETY.”

Why in the news? “Supreme Court petition seeks expert panel to investigate Covishield vaccine’s safety after AstraZeneca’s blood clot concerns.” source:slideserve About Plea for Vaccine Safety Probe: Advocate Vishal Tiwari filed a petition in the Supreme Court concerning the safety of the Covishield vaccine. The petition requests the formation of an expert medical panel to …

01May 2024

SC REBUKES UTTARAKHAND LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR TARDY ACTION IN PATANJALI CASE

Why in the news? SC criticises Uttarakhand Licensing Authority for delaying action against Patanjali; revokes licences only after court intervention. About the SC Criticises Uttarakhand Licensing Authority in Patanjali Case: The Supreme Court censures Uttarakhand’s Licensing Authority for revoking 14 licences of Divya Pharmacy post-court intervention, citing repeated violations under the Drugs and Magic Remedies …

30Apr 2024

NCW STATES LACK OF INFORMATION ON CHAIRPERSON, MEMBERS’ POLITICAL AFFILIATION.

Why in the news? NCW’s response on political affiliation of Chairperson and Members sparks concerns over transparency and neutrality. Source:wordpress About NCW’s Political Affiliation Clarification: The National Commission for Women (NCW) stated it lacks information regarding the political affiliation of its Chairperson and Members. Established under the NCW Act, 1990, by the Ministry of Women …

30Apr 2024

TOP COURT RECALLS ORDER ALLOWING ABORTION OF MINOR RAPE SURVIVOR

Why in the news? Supreme Court reverses order permitting late-stage abortion for minor rape survivor, following parental concerns over health implications. source:scribd About Supreme Court’s Decision Recalled: The Supreme Court reversed its April 22 order allowing a 14-year- old rape survivor to undergo a late-stage abortion. Concerns were raised by the survivor’s parents regarding her …

30Apr 2024

SC EXAMINES IF MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW APPLIES TO EX-MUSLIMS

Why in the news ? The Supreme Court considers a petition questioning whether ex-Muslims should be governed by Muslim Personal Law or secular laws. source:TH About the Legal Argument: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Kerala on a writ petition filed by Safiya M, a former Muslim. Safiya seeks a declaration that …

30Apr 2024

DISAPPOINTMENT IN THE EVM-VVPAT CASE JUDGMENT

Syllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …

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