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Justice Surya Kant Becomes India’s 53rd Chief Justice Why in the News? Justice Surya Kant will be sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Appointed on October 30, he succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai, and will serve a tenure of nearly 15 months until February 2027. Appointment and Oath Ceremony Details: …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has invalidated key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, stating they violate constitutional principles of judicial independence and customary international law. The Court also directed the Centre to establish a National Tribunal Commission within four months to ensure …
Read MoreSC Rejects Seniority Quota for Judicial Promotions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that length of service cannot justify a separate seniority quota for promoting lower-court judges to the Higher Judicial Service (HJS). The five-judge Constitution Bench held that such a quota would undermine merit and disrupt judicial independence, emphasizing the importance …
Read MoreSC Recalls Verdict on Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court has recalled its May 16, 2024 judgment that termed retrospective environmental clearances (ECs) illegal. A 2:1 majority held that allowing the earlier ruling to stand would harm major public projects, while a strong dissent warned of weakening environmental jurisprudence and potential …
Read MoreSupreme Court Reviews Rajasthan’s Anti-Conversion Law Validity Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Rajasthan government on a petition challenging the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025. The case raises concerns about legislative competence, constitutional limits, and overlaps with pending anti-conversion challenges before the Court. This review …
Read MoreClean Air as a Fundamental Right to Life Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Important International Institutions GS Paper – 3 Conservation Why in the News? Citizens, parents, and environmental advocates recently gathered at India Gate, demanding accountability and urgent action to address Delhi’s toxic air crisis. The protest highlighted the absence of a health-centric approach …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Presumption of Death Timeline Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that a missing person cannot be presumed dead on the date of disappearance. The presumption of death arises only after seven years, as per Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, reaffirmed in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This …
Read MoreJustice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice Why in the News? Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai. His tenure will begin on November 24, 2025, and continue till February 9, 2027, for nearly 16 months. Justice Kant is …
Read MoreSupreme Court Seeks States’ Data on Digital Arrests Why in the News? The Supreme Court has sought data from all States and Union Territories on cases of “digital arrest” scams—a rising form of cybercrime where fraudsters impersonate officials to extort money. The court may assign the CBI for a uniform national-level probe. Supreme Court’s Directive …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Sanctuary Status for Saranda Forest Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to notify 314 sq. km of Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary, citing ecological degradation and loss of biodiversity. This decision highlights the challenges of global governance in balancing conservation efforts with local development needs. …
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