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Supreme 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 MorePending Trials Cannot Justify Indefinite Passport Denial Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India ruled that passport authorities cannot indefinitely deny passport renewal merely due to pending criminal proceedings, affirming that the right to travel abroad and hold a passport flows from Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision reflects principles of environmental …
Read MoreFrom Sedition to UAPA: Policing Dissent in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Judiciary GS Paper – 3 Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is re-examining the constitutional validity of sedition alongside newer provisions like Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2024). This …
Read MoreSC Expands Jurisdiction Under POSH Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that inquiries under the POSH Act can be conducted not only at the accused employee’s department but also at the complainant’s workplace or any location visited during employment, significantly strengthening women’s safety at workplaces across India. This ruling …
Read MoreUnderstanding the Concept and Scope of Contempt of Court Why in the News ? Recent derogatory remarks made against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court have sparked debate over contempt of court, raising questions about judicial authority, freedom of speech, and the limits of public criticism under the Indian Constitution and Contempt …
Read MoreWorkshop on POSH Act: Ensuring Safe Workplaces for Women In a bid to create safer and more inclusive environments for women in workplaces, Universal School of Administration is hosting a crucial workshop under the IQAC initiative. The workshop is centered around the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act), aiming to spread awareness …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court emphasizes POCSO Act’s importance due to concerns over acquitted man’s alleged rape of minor and subsequent acquittal. source:slideshare About the Judicial Concerns: The Supreme Court reaffirmed the significance of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justices expressed apprehension over individuals marrying minor victims to evade conviction, …
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