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Supreme Court Allows Limited Modification of Arbitral Awards Why in the News ? In a significant 4:1 verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that appellate courts can modify arbitral awards under limited circumstances, citing powers under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act and Article 142 of the Constitution. About the Supreme Court’s Majority Verdict: …
Read MoreSri Lanka’s Anti-Terror Law Needs Urgent Repeal Syllabus: GS-3: Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks , Government Policies & Interventions , India and its Neighbourhood Focus: Sri Lanka’s newly elected National People’s Power (NPP) government, which pledged to repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has yet to take concrete steps. Despite previous …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Chhattisgarh High Court extended the marital rape immunity to Section 377 of the IPC, impacting the legal recourse for non-consensual sex in marriage. The omission of Section 377 from the BNS raised concerns over legal protection. Court’s Ruling on Marital Rape Immunity: The Chhattisgarh High Court extended the marital rape …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the Constitution, Governors must communicate reasons for withholding assent to state Bills, while hearing Tamil Nadu’s petitions against Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold several Bills. Key Observation by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for murder. The Supreme Court’s doctrine of “rarest of rare” considers aggravating and mitigating factors in death penalty cases, sparking debate over fairness in sentencing. Key Developments in Kolkata Case: Sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge, raising the court’s strength to 33. His appointment addresses judicial vacancies amid rising case pendency, as emphasized by recent Collegium resolutions. Appointment Details: Justice K. Vinod Chandran sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on January 16, 2025, by …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The Rajasthan High Court cautioned against using Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to stifle legitimate dissent. This section criminalizes acts endangering India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity, raising concerns about its misuse, especially following the Supreme Court’s suspension of sedition law under Section 124A IPC. Section …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? In recent times, dissent by judges have gained attention in India and the United States for protecting constitutional principles, demonstrating their role in the defense of democratic values, intellectual debates and interpretations of the law. Introduction Dissent is keystone of democracy, which fosters diversity of opinion and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Advocates’ Day, observed on December 3, commemorates Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s birth anniversary, celebrating his role as India’s first President, eminent lawyer, and a guiding force in framing the Indian Constitution and advancing legal principles. Significance of Advocates’ Day: Advocates’ Day is observed on December 3 annually by India’s legal community. It …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) requires prior government sanction, potentially impacting ongoing cases involving prominent figures like Arvind Kejriwal and P. Chidambaram. Background on Prior Sanction and Legal Provisions: Legal Basis: Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) …
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