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Supreme Court Trusts EC on Bihar Voter Data Transparency Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India declined to issue a direct order to the Election Commission (EC) to publish individual voter details added or deleted in Bihar’s electoral roll, expressing confidence that the poll body will fulfill its constitutional responsibility after nomination deadlines …
Read MoreSupreme Court Cautions on Hindu Succession Act Provisions Why in the News? As China grapples with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa, which wreaks havoc on its southeastern coast, India faces its own challenges in the legal realm. The Supreme Court emphasized caution while examining petitions challenging gender-based inheritance provisions under the Hindu Succession Act, …
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Criminal Past Not Sole Bail Bar Why in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld the principle that criminal antecedents alone cannot deny bail, restoring the release of five alleged RSS workers in the 2021 murder of SDPI leader K.S. Shan in Kerala. The ruling reinforces fair trial and bail jurisprudence. In …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Flaws in SARFAESI Debt Law Why in the News? The Supreme Court has urged the Finance Ministry to review and amend the SARFAESI Act, highlighting anomalies in Section 13(8) and related rules that have triggered prolonged disputes, delayed recoveries, and clogged debt recovery tribunals across the country. This call for legislative reform …
Read MoreJudicial Experimentalism Undermines Victim’s Right To Justice Syllabus: GS-1: Government Policies & Interventions , Judgements & Cases , Social Empowerment , Judiciary Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent endorsement of the Allahabad High Court’s guidelines introducing a ‘cooling period’ and referral to the Family Welfare Committee (FWC) in Section 498A cases has …
Read MoreSupreme Court Allows Aadhaar Use for Voter Verification Why in the News ? The Supreme Court clarified that Aadhaar is part of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and can be used by voters for electoral verification. However, questions remain on whether Aadhaar alone proves citizenship and eligibility for voting. This decision reflects ongoing …
Read MoreSupreme Court Critiques NHAI Act Compensation Process Why in the News ? The Supreme Court criticized Sections 3G and 3J of the NHAI Act for giving unilateral power to bureaucrats in compensation disputes, lacking judicial oversight. It asked the Union government to review the law to ensure fair land acquisition practices, potentially leading to an …
Read MoreIndia Needs More Women Judges in the Supreme Court Syllabus: GS 2 ● Gender issues in judiciary ● Governance Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for India’s economy, but its adoption must be carefully managed to avoid exacerbating inequality and job displacement. This article examines India’s AI policy challenge: how to …
Read MoreSC Allows Review of Death Sentences Under Article 32 Why in the News? The Supreme Court today has ruled that a death row convict may challenge their sentence through a writ petition under Article 32, allowing reconsideration of mitigating factors. This decision adds an additional layer of appeal beyond review and mercy petitions. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSC Refuses Stay on Waqf Properties’ Registration Why in the News ? The Supreme Court declined to stay the Union government’s notification (June 6, 2025) mandating the registration of all Waqf properties on the UMEED portal within six months. The Court said compliance must continue until its reserved judgment on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. …
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