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Supreme Court Refers UAPA Bail Issue To Larger Bench Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has referred to a larger Bench the issue of whether prolonged imprisonment and delay in trial can override stringent bail restrictions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 while granting interim bail to two Delhi …
Read MoreSupreme Court Stresses Victim-Centric Criminal Justice System Approach Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India emphasised the need for a more victim-centric criminal justice system while rejecting a plea seeking consolidation of multiple FIRs linked to a large chit fund scam investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Supreme Court’s Observations on …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CASTE ENUMERATION IN CENSUS 2027 Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027, upholding the regulatory framework for demographic data collection similar to basel 3 standards for comprehensive information gathering. Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT ALLOWS EUTHANASIA OF DANGEROUS STRAY DOGS Why in the News? SC Direction: Supreme Court of India permitted euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs, addressing critical security challenges in urban areas through a rules-based order. Public Safety Concern: The judgment was delivered in response to rising incidents of dog bites …
Read MoreCentre 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 …
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