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NALSA ORGANISES SECOND NATIONAL LOK ADALAT OF 2026 Why in the News? National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is organising the second National Lok Adalat of 2026 across the country. The initiative aims to promote amicable settlement of disputes and reduce the burden on courts through people-centric dispute resolution mechanisms. Features of the National Lok Adalat …
Read MoreINDONESIA REPLACES DUTCH-ERA LAW WITH NEW CRIMINAL CODE Why in the News? Legal overhaul: Indonesia has begun enforcing its new Penal Code (KUHP), replacing a Dutch-era criminal law in force for over 80 years. This change also involves updating environmental regulations, including the process for obtaining environmental clearances. Historic shift: The move marks the end …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expands Victim Definition In Criminal Revisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that legal heirs of a deceased victim can continue criminal revision proceedings, broadening the interpretation of “victim” under CrPC, strengthening victim participation, and ensuring substantive justice over procedural technicalities. This decision reflects principles of environmental democracy in the legal …
Read MoreTOWARDS A TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTABLE JUDICIARY Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary and Justice system Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed high courts to publicly disclose adjournments, causes of delay, and timelines for uploading judgments, following alarming delays in reserved cases. The trigger was a Jharkhand case where two life convicts waited years …
Read MoreTHE LOWER JUDICIARY — LITIGATION, PENDENCY, STAGNATION Why in the news? ● A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice of India, recently highlighted the connection between stagnation in the subordinate judiciary and prolonged litigation, which can lead to human rights violations in the judicial process. This issue extends beyond national …
Read MoreJustice Nagarathna’s Dissent Raises Questions Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna’s reported dissent over the Collegium’s recommendation to elevate Justice Vipul M. Pancholi highlighted concerns about the opacity, accountability, and democratic deficit within India’s judicial appointment process. This impacts various aspects of governance, including reservation policies and social justice …
Read MoreSupreme Court’s CJI-Centric Culture Requires Immediate Fundamental Change Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Judicial Review, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Focus: On May 23, 2025, Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka retired after authoring over 370 judgments and joining 1,000 decisions. On his final day, he delivered eleven significant rulings and publicly criticised the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice of India (CJI)-centric …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court has addressed constitutional silences by mandating time limits for Governors to act on Bills and for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions. These directives aim to prevent misuse of power and uphold democratic accountability in States. The Constitution doesn’t specify time limits for Governors to decide on Bills. …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? In a historic move, all 33 Supreme Court judges unanimously decided to disclose their asset details on the court website, following controversy over cash found at a High Court judge’s residence, aiming to boost judicial transparency and public trust. Background and Trigger: On April 1, 2025, a Full Court meeting …
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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