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DELHI HC ALLOWS LATE-TERM ABORTION FOR MINOR SURVIVOR: A LANDMARK RULING ON REPRODUCTIVE AUTONOMY Why in the News? Court decision: The Delhi High Court allowed a 26-week pregnancy termination for a 16-year-old rape survivor, overruling AIIMS’ medical advice in a landmark ruling that reinforces constitutional rights and reproductive autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula emphasized the importance …
Read MoreThe Habeas Corpus Case, 1976 – ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla: A Landmark in Indian Constitutional History The ADM Jabalpur case of 1976, officially titled ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla, stands as one of the most significant and controversial decisions in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. This case, also known as the Jabalpur case, arose during the …
Read MoreSC Protects Accused From Harsher Sentence On Appeal Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India issued a crucial ruling that reinforces fundamental rights and legal safeguards for the accused. The court determined that appellate courts cannot enhance a convict’s sentence in an appeal filed solely by the accused. This Supreme Court ruling strengthens …
Read MoreImpeachment Moves Against Justice Varma Spark Controversy Why in the News? The government plans to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma after alleged unaccounted cash was found at his residence. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has questioned the judicial in-house inquiry’s legitimacy, reigniting debates on judicial accountability, procedure, and constitutional propriety. The Controversy and In-House Judicial Inquiry: A …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreSC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …
Read MoreAI-Powered Satellites Challenge Existing International Space Law Framework Why in the News? Artificial intelligence in space is transforming satellites into autonomous machines capable of making independent decisions in orbit. This technological leap exposes critical legal, ethical, and geopolitical challenges, especially regarding liability issues in AI-powered satellites, security, and governance, in the current international space law …
Read MoreScientists Solve Mendel’s 160-Year-Old Genetic Puzzle Why in the News? A new study published in Nature (2025) has finally identified the genetic basis of all seven traits studied by Gregor Mendel in pea plants, solving a long-standing mystery in the field of pea genetics and opening avenues for agricultural innovations through genomic mapping in agriculture. …
Read MorePuri Jagannath Temple Panel Moves to Trademark Sacred Terms Why in the News? Amid a controversy over naming a new Jagannath Temple in Digha (West Bengal) as “Jagannath Dham”, the Puri Temple management has decided to secure trademark rights for terms like Srimandir and Mahaprasad to protect religious and cultural sanctity. This move aims to …
Read MoreAizawl Joins Rail Map: NE Connectivity Expands Why in the News? Mizoram’s capital Aizawl becomes the fourth Northeast capital to get a railway link, following a successful trial runon the Bairabi–Sairang line. The project is part of a broader push to connect all Northeast capitals to the rail network, potentially boosting agricultural research and development …
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