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Centre Defends Delay In Enforcing Delhi Rent Act Why in the News ? The federal government informed the Supreme Court of India that the Delhi Rent Act, 1995 cannot be enforced through judicial directions, arguing that notifying the constitutional law is a policy matter within executive discretion and provincial autonomy, linked to administrative preparedness under …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Expanding Review Of Religious Practices Why in News ? The Supreme Court, while hearing the Sabarimala review reference, expressed concern over growing judicial intervention in religious matters and debated the balance between religious autonomy, constitutional morality, and protection of fundamental rights. This debate on judicial review scope parallels ongoing discussions in environmental …
Read MoreSupreme Court Observes Limits on Reforming Religious Practices Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India remarked that courts cannot initiate reforms in matters of faith, during hearings on the Sabarimala case review, raising critical questions on the balance between religious freedom and constitutional rights like equality and dignity. This debate parallels discussions …
Read MoreON THE IMPLICATIONS OF EUTHANASIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health- Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) reaffirmed the right to die with dignity under Article 21, allowing withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (CANH). This marks a significant evolution in India’s …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HOLDS TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDERS DO NOT OWN SPECTRUM Why in the News? Landmark Verdict: Supreme Court ruled that telecom service providers do not own spectrum, excluding it from insolvency proceedings under IBC. IBC Clarification: Court held that spectrum cannot be treated as an asset for liquidation or resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy …
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 MoreROMEO–JULIET’ EXCEPTION AND POCSO DEBATE Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observation: The Court urged the Centre to consider a “Romeo–Juliet clause” to prevent misuse of the POCSO Act. Judicial trigger: The suggestion arose while setting aside an Allahabad High Court bail-related order on age determination. Core concern: The Court flagged criminalisation of …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REITERATES ‘BAIL IS THE RULE’ PRINCIPLE Why in the News? Strong remarks: The Supreme Court criticised denial of bail merely to give accused a “taste of imprisonment as a lesson,” emphasizing the need for ex post facto consideration in legal proceedings. Recent order: Observations came while granting bail to Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan …
Read MoreHindu Succession Act Review: Protecting Widows’ Inheritance Rights Why in the News? The Karnataka High Court has urged the Union government to conduct an ex post facto review of the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, flagging a drafting gap that creates ambiguity over inheritance rights of widows and mothers in ancestral property. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Victim Definition In Criminal Revisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that legal heirs of a deceased victim can continue criminal revision proceedings, broadening the interpretation of “victim” under CrPC, strengthening victim participation, and ensuring substantive justice over procedural technicalities. This decision reflects principles of environmental democracy in the legal …
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