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Why in the news? Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge, raising the court’s strength to 33. His appointment addresses judicial vacancies amid rising case pendency, as emphasized by recent Collegium resolutions. Appointment Details: Justice K. Vinod Chandran sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on January 16, 2025, by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court flagged judicial overreach in arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, urging reforms to clarify limitation provisions after dismissing a time-barred challenge, highlighting excessive intervention undermines arbitration’s efficiency and public confidence. Judicial Overreach in Arbitration: The Supreme Court criticized excessive intellectualization by courts in arbitration under the Arbitration …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) benches in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to address the rising backlog of defence-related cases, ensuring timely justice for military personnel in these underserved regions. Expansion of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new AFT …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court reaffirmed trial courts’ authority to summon individuals as accused under Section 319 of CrPC, even after police closure reports, highlighting courts’ independence in assessing evidence during criminal trials. Supreme Court Ruling Highlights: The Supreme Court ruled that a clean chit or closure report filed by the police does …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution Focus: Recent developments indicate changes in the Collegium system, including the introduction of interviews for judge candidates and attempts to exclude relatives from judicial appointments. These moves aim to address concerns over transparency and diversity, but challenges related to implementation and government influence remain significant. Introduction to Changes in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? In recent times, dissent by judges have gained attention in India and the United States for protecting constitutional principles, demonstrating their role in the defense of democratic values, intellectual debates and interpretations of the law. Introduction Dissent is keystone of democracy, which fosters diversity of opinion and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2- Judicial accountability, Supreme court , judges , impeachment Focus : The article explores the mechanisms for judicial accountability in India, emphasizing the difficulties in holding judges of the higher judiciary accountable. It examines the impeachment process, significant case studies like Justice V. Ramaswami and Justice Soumitra Sen, issues with the current …
Read MoreWhy in the news? 55 Rajya Sabha MPs seek the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for making controversial remarks, triggering an inquiry into judicial conduct and impartiality. Understanding the Procedure for Removing Judges: Legal Framework: Articles 124 and 217 of the Indian Constitution outline the removal process for judges of the Supreme Court and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) requires prior government sanction, potentially impacting ongoing cases involving prominent figures like Arvind Kejriwal and P. Chidambaram. Background on Prior Sanction and Legal Provisions: Legal Basis: Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declared conversions motivated by reservation benefits impermissible, emphasizing genuine belief and rejecting fraudulent claims undermining the Constitution’s ethos and reservation policies. SC’s Stand on Fraudulent Conversions: The Supreme Court ruled that religious conversions driven by reservation benefits are impermissible and termed such acts as a “fraud on the …
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