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Supreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has invalidated key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, stating they violate constitutional principles of judicial independence and customary international law. The Court also directed the Centre to establish a National Tribunal Commission within four months to ensure …
Read MoreSupreme Court Invalidates Key Tribunal Reform Provisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has struck down multiple provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, ruling that they undermine judicial independence and violate the separation of powers. The Court restored earlier directions on tenure and service conditions for tribunal members and chairpersons, emphasizing the importance …
Read MoreImpeachment 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 …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Recent Supreme Court judgments, especially involving Article 142 and federal disputes, have sparked criticism of judicial overreach. Concerns over separation of powers and democratic accountability have been raised, prompting a wider debate on the judiciary’s constitutional limits and responsibilities. Judicial Review: Essence, Scope and Criticism Though not explicitly stated, judicial review …
Read MoreVice-President’s Critique Sparks Judicial Accountability Debate Why in the News ? Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s comments on judicial transparency, accountability, and power sparked debate. He questioned internal inquiry practices, timelines for Governors’ decisions, and judiciary’s extraordinary powers, urging better balance between democratic principles and judicial independence. Vice-President’s Key Concerns on Judiciary: Criticized the lack of transparency …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Fundamental Rights , Judicial Review , Separation of Powers , Judgements & Cases Focus: Recent allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma have reignited debates around judicial accountability and media trials. Concerns over premature judgments, public scrutiny, and the need for procedural fairness have brought the spotlight back on in-house mechanisms and constitutional safeguards …
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? An accidental fire in the outhouse of Justice Yashwant Varma’s official bungalow in New Delhi led to the discovery of several sacks containing high-value currency notes (₹500), some of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, debates on judicial appointments resurfaced after criticism of the collegium system’s opacity. Calls for reviving the NJAC have gained momentum, urging judicial reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and executive participation. Revisiting Judicial Appointments in India Article 124 of the Indian Constitution establishes and governs the …
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