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Introduction In India, the high courts are an essential part of the judicial system, situated below the Supreme Court but above the subordinate courts. Each state has its own high court, and there are a few common high courts serving multiple states or union territories. The Parliament can adjust their jurisdictions. In 2019, there were …
Read MoreBackground Judicial activism, as seen in India, does not have direct constitutional origins but was developed by the Indian judiciary. It is somewhat comparable to a similar concept in the United States. In India, the judiciary introduced the idea of judicial activism through various means, such as the repeal of the Locus Standi concept, the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Many activists, journalists, and students booked under UAPA across India. UAPA passed in 1967, aims at preventing unlawful activities associations. Defines unlawful activity as actions disrupting India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Raises concerns about freedom of expression and misuse of anti-terror laws. source:slideshare Key Points about Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA): …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government lacks records of Citizenship (Amendment) Act applications, raising questions about the law’s impact and implementation. About Government’s Record-Keeping on CAA Applications: Lack of Provision for Record Maintenance: The Union Home Ministry responded to an RTI query stating that the government does not have provisions to maintain records of applications received …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 rules have been recently notified by the Indian Government. The application process for citizenship under CAA is governed by Section 6B of the …
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