06Feb 2025

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Rajasthan Bill to Curb Unlawful Religious Conversions

Why in the news? Rajasthan’s Legislative Assembly passed a bill aimed at preventing unlawful religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or allurement. It introduces stringent penalties and administrative procedures for voluntary and forced conversions, sparking significant debate. Key Provisions of the Bill: The bill prohibits religious conversions through coercion, misrepresentation, undue influence, allurement, or fraudulent means, …

30Jan 2025

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JPC Finalizes Draft Report on Waqf Bill Amendments

Why in the news? The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, chaired by Jagdambika Pal, adopted its draft report with amendments to 14 clauses. The report will be submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tomorrow. Draft Report Adoption: The Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …

21Jan 2025

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Supreme Court Highlights Misuse of Abetment Law

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 …

16Jan 2025

Supreme Court Directives on Inclusive Sanitation Facilities

Why 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 …

31Dec 2024

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SC: Mental Cruelty Valid Ground for Divorce

Why 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 …

30Dec 2024

Judicial Accountability in India: Challenges and Mechanisms

Syllabus: 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 …

14Dec 2024

Wounding the Spirit of the Constitution of India

Syllabus: 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 …

07Dec 2024

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Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Opposes Challenges to 1991 Act

Why 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 …

30Nov 2024

Places of Worship Act: Ongoing Supreme Court Debate

Why 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, …

27Nov 2024

SC Rules Against Conversions for Reservation Benefits

Why 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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