India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Background Judicial activism, as seen in India, does not have direct constitutional origins but was developed by the Indian judiciary. It is somewhat comparable to a similar concept in the United States. In India, the judiciary introduced the idea of judicial activism through various means, such as the repeal of the Locus Standi concept, the …
Read MoreHistorical Background The doctrine of judicial review, originated by the American Supreme Court, allows a court to declare laws or orders unconstitutional. In the United States, it is based on the Constitution. In India, judicial review was affirmed as a fundamental constitutional feature in the 1975 Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain case. It enables courts …
Read MoreHistorical Background The Supreme Court in Calcutta was established as a Court of Record with full jurisdiction under the Regulating Act of 1773. It had authority over criminal charges and cases in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. King George III later created the Supreme Courts of Madras and Bombay in 1800 and 1823, respectively. The India …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? Recent comments by a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council have reignited the debate over judicial vacations and their impact on case backlogs, drawing attention to deeper structural …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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, …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read More
