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EXPANDED DEFINITION OF ACID ATTACK VICTIMS UNDER RPWD ACT Why in the News? Legal Amendment: The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that it has amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 to include victims of forcible acid ingestion within the definition of “acid attack victim.” Enhanced Protection: The amendment gives retrospective …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT: CITIZENSHIP DETERMINATION MUST FOLLOW DUE PROCESS Why in the News? Landmark Judgment: The Supreme Court has set aside 27 orders of the Foreigners Tribunals and the Gauhati High Court, holding that the determination of citizenship must strictly adhere to the principles of due process and fairness. Fresh Hearing Ordered: The Court directed the …
Read MoreDELHI HC QUESTIONS CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE Why in the News? High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the …
Read MoreMEDIA’S ‘PUBLIC FUNCTION’: DELHI HC VERDICT ON PRESS FREEDOM & PRIVACY Why in the News? Delhi HC Ruling: The Delhi High Court held that private media houses perform a public function, allowing writ petitions against them for violating the fundamental right to privacy. Significance: The judgment expands the horizontal application of fundamental rights, with important …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES NCLT ORDER OVER AI-GENERATED FAKE CASE LAWS Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court set aside an NCLT order after finding that it relied on AI-generated fictitious judicial precedents (hallucinations). Zero Tolerance: The Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame norms and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards …
Read MoreDISABLED INMATES MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELF-IDENTIFY: PLEA Why in the News? SC Panel Submission: A plea before the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee has recommended allowing disabled prisoners to self-identify their disabilities for better protection and care, similar to how eligible voters self-declare information during voter registration processes. Prison Reforms: The recommendations seek effective implementation …
Read MoreDelhi High Court Upholds Reproductive Rights Access Why in the News ? The Delhi High Court permitted a woman to undergo frozen embryo transfer despite crossing the age limit prescribed under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, emphasizing that reproductive rights should not be denied through a rigid interpretation of the law. Court’s Ruling …
Read MoreFive New Judges Strengthen Supreme Court Bench Why in the News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India, following the Centre’s approval of their appointments and the recent expansion of the Court’s sanctioned strength. Appointment of Five …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Uniform Trauma Care Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to adopt a uniform trauma care policy within three months. The move aims to reduce preventable deaths from road accidents and strengthen emergency medical response systems across India. Supreme Court Directions on Trauma …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …
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