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Why in the news? The Supreme Court discharged a bank manager accused of abetment to suicide, emphasizing the need for proper evidence and caution in framing charges under Section 306 IPC. Key Supreme Court Observations The Supreme Court emphasized sensitizing investigative agencies and courts on abetment of suicide cases under Section 306 IPC. A Bench …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court directed courts and tribunals nationwide to provide inclusive sanitation facilities, including separate toilets for transgender persons, marking a historic step toward equality and addressing basic rights highlighted in a 2023 PIL. Landmark Directives by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of India mandated the provision of inclusive washroom …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court upheld a divorce granted due to mental cruelty, ruling that sustained emotional distress caused by a spouse’s behavior can justify divorce. The husband was ordered to pay ₹50 lakh alimony. Court’s Ruling on Mental Cruelty The Supreme Court ruled that behavior causing emotional distress to a spouse constitutes …
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 MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Judicial System Judiciary and Judicial Activism Why in the News? The speech delivered by Justice S.K. Yadav of the Allahabad High Court has sparked widespread outrage for its incendiary and divisive tone. It is alleged to have undermined the spirit and letter of the Constitution, prompting calls for judicial accountability. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Gyanvapi mosque management opposes petitions against the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing invalidating the law could escalate religious disputes and conflicts across India. Gyanvapi Mosque Committee’s Argument: The Gyanvapi mosque management has opposed petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 in the Supreme Court. The committee …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court case on the Places of Worship Act, pending for four years, highlights debates over religious harmony and property claims, while local court interventions in related cases intensify scrutiny and controversies across India. Overview of the Places of Worship Act Case: The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, …
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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Role of Judiciary , Democracy Focus: This article critically examines the tenure of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud. It delves into his judicial decisions, reforms introduced during his time in office, and the controversies surrounding his tenure. The discussion highlights the challenges of assessing a CJI’s legacy …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court reversed its 1967 ruling in the Azeez Basha case, granting Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) the possibility to claim minority institution status, sparking legal and political debates. Key Points: Background and Legal Change: Azeez Basha Case (1967): The Supreme Court had previously ruled that AMU could not be considered …
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