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Supreme Court Favors Case Specific Approach In Faith Disputes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India, during hearings on the Sabarimala Temple Entry case, observed that disputes involving religious freedom and fundamental rights should be resolved case-by-case, avoiding rigid universal judicial guidelines. Supreme Court’s Observations on Faith and Rights : Case-by-Case Approach: …
Read MoreMalegaon Blast Case Faces Collapse After Legal Setbacks Why in the News ? The Bombay High Court quashed charges against the last accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, raising concerns about investigative lapses, conflicting probes by agencies, and challenges in securing justice in major terror cases. 2006 Malegaon Blasts: Incident and Initial Probe: Incident …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Rail Accident Compensation Rights Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that the Indian Railways cannot deny compensation for train accident victims on technical grounds, affirming that confirmation of a valid ticket is sufficient to establish bona fide travel. The judgment reinforces humanitarian principles under the Railways Act, 1989, much like …
Read MoreIndia Needs More Women Judges in the Supreme Court Syllabus: GS 2 ● Gender issues in judiciary ● Governance Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for India’s economy, but its adoption must be carefully managed to avoid exacerbating inequality and job displacement. This article examines India’s AI policy challenge: how to …
Read MoreHistorical Background The Supreme Court in Calcutta was established as a Court of Record with full jurisdiction under the Regulating Act of 1773. It had authority over criminal charges and cases in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. King George III later created the Supreme Courts of Madras and Bombay in 1800 and 1823, respectively. The India …
Read MoreIntroduction The “Basic Structure Doctrine” is a pivotal and transformative concept in the constitutional jurisprudence of India. It refers to a doctrine established by the Supreme Court of India, which holds that there are certain core principles and features of the Indian Constitution that are beyond the reach of the amending power of the Indian …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2:Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Focus: There is a possible crisis brewing in India over the manner in which certain technology companies are wielding ‘standard essential patents’ (SEP) against the telecom manufacturing sector in India. Source: Patentskart A Standard Essential …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? “Plea filed in Delhi High Court highlights disparities in heroin seizure figures between NCRB and MHA reports from 2018-2020.” About the Plea for Probe into Drug Seizure Discrepancies: Petition filed in Delhi High Court alleging disparities between heroin seizure figures reported by NCRB and MHA from 2018-2020. NCRB recorded 22,263 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court debates if private property falls under Article 39(b), balancing private rights with public welfare concerns. About the Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Article 39(b): The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution bench deliberated on whether Article 39(b) encompasses private property. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta expressed reservations about …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PIL filed in High Court requests facilities for jailed CM Arvind Kejriwal to govern Delhi remotely via videoconferencing. source:medium About PIL Urges Facilities for CM Kejriwal in Jail: Filed in High Court to provide facilities for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to govern Delhi from jail. Seeks means for him to interact …
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