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ROMEO–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 …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Questionable Judicial Orders Before Retirement Why in the News? The Supreme Court cautioned judicial officers against passing dubious or contentious orders just before retirement, observing that such actions may attract disciplinary scrutiny if they appear driven by extraneous or ulterior considerations, while hearing a case on a judge’s suspension. This warning extends …
Read MoreSupreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …
Read MoreSC Expands Jurisdiction Under POSH Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that inquiries under the POSH Act can be conducted not only at the accused employee’s department but also at the complainant’s workplace or any location visited during employment, significantly strengthening women’s safety at workplaces across India. This ruling …
Read MoreA VERDICT THAT IS AN ABDICATION OF JUDICIAL FUNCTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in the 16th Presidential Reference has sparked equal criticism and appreciation. The verdict deals with whether timelines should be fixed for the duties of high constitutional authorities. Critics argue the Court showed excessive deference to the Constitution’s text …
Read MoreJudicial Overreach Threatens Constitutional Balance in India Syllabus: GS-2: Judicial Review Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent remarks on regulating OTT content, including Aadhaar-based age verification and drafting executive guidelines, have triggered debate on the separation of powers. Concerns are rising that the judiciary may be overstepping its constitutional role, affecting free …
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