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LS Speaker Initiates Removal Process of HC Judge Why in the News ? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted a removal motion against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, constituting a three-member inquiry committee to probe corruption charges after burnt currency notes were found at his residence, as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Judge’s Challenge to Inquiry Procedure Why in the News? The Supreme Court questioned Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s move against the in-house inquiry conducted over allegations of burnt currency found on his premises. The court stressed the importance of preserving judicial integrity through established procedures. Supreme Court’s Observations on Justice Varma’s …
Read MoreJudicial Discretion and Bail in POCSO Cases Why in the News? Recent court rulings, including those by the Supreme Court and special POCSO courts, have highlighted the guided judicial discretion involved in granting bail under the POCSO Act, 2012, particularly in cases involving consensual adolescent relationships, amid ongoing debates on the 18 age of consent. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Permits Kerala To Withdraw Governor Pleas Why in the News ? The Supreme Court allowed Kerala to withdraw two petitions against its Governor for delay in clearing Bills, following a precedent-setting April 8 judgment on Tamil Nadu, while debating linkage with a Presidential Reference before a Constitution Bench. Supreme Court Decision and Context …
Read MoreStates Cannot Demand Delimitation Like J&K: SC Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cannot seek delimitation by citing Jammu and Kashmir as precedent, as a constitutional embargo under Article 170 bars such an exercise in States until after the 2026 Census. Supreme Court Verdict and …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights Why in the News ? In a landmark ruling that has become major india news, the Supreme Court declared that tribal women cannot be denied ancestral property solely based on gender. This judgement ensures constitutional equality in tribal inheritance cases and reverses earlier rulings that had upheld patriarchal …
Read MoreSupreme Court on Voter List Revision Bihar Why in the News? The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar card, EPIC, and ration card as valid identity proofs for Bihar’s SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls. This decision comes amid concerns over voter disenfranchisement ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections. Supreme Court’s …
Read MorePHONE TAPPING NOT PERMITTED FOR CRIME DETECTION, RULES MADRAS HC Why in the News? Madras High Court ruling: HC rejected the MHA’s plea to allow authorities to tap phones for general crime detection through a court order. Legal restriction: Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 only allows phone interception during public emergency or …
Read MoreSC REJECTS PLEA TO HAND MAHABODHI TEMPLE CONTROL TO BUDDHISTS Why in the News? Supreme Court ruling: SC refused to entertain a writ petition seeking exclusive Buddhist control over the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Direction issued: The Court, including Justice MM Sundresh, asked the petitioner to approach the concerned High Court, deeming it not …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT INTRODUCES QUOTAS FOR COURT STAFF FOR THE FIRST TIME Why in the News? Historic move: From June 23, 2025, the Supreme Court introduced reservations in appointments and promotions for SC/ST staff. First-time policy: Marks the first formal reservation policy within the apex court’s administrative framework. Not for judges: The reservation excludes judges, covering …
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