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18Jul 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights

Supreme 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 …

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11Jul 2025

Supreme Court on Bihar Voter List Revision

Supreme 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 …

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03Jul 2025

Madras HC: No Phone Tapping for Crime Probe

PHONE 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 …

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01Jul 2025

SC Rejects Buddhist Control of Mahabodhi Temple

SC 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 …

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01Jul 2025

Supreme Court Staff Quotas Introduced

SUPREME 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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01Jul 2025

Delhi HC Allows Late Abortion for Minor

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 …

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26Jun 2025

Habeas Corpus Case 1976: ADM Jabalpur vs Shukla

The 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 …

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06Jun 2025

SC Protects Accused From Harsher Sentence On Appeal

SC 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 …

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06Jun 2025

Impeachment Moves Against Justice Varma Spark Controversy

Impeachment 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 …

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29May 2025

Measles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths

Measles 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 …

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