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Supreme Court Upholds Right to Safe Highway Travel Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that safe travel on highways is part of Article 21 (Right to Life). The judgment came after fatal road accidents, highlighting the State’s duty to ensure road safety and prevent avoidable deaths. SC Judgment: Expanding Article …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES SC/ST ACT CHARGES AGAINST VYAPAM WHISTLEBLOWER Why in the News? Judicial Relief: Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against Vyapam whistleblower Anand Rai, drawing parallels with environmental jurisprudence. Legal Clarification: The Court held that invocation of stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act was legally unsustainable …
Read MoreSAFETY OF VICTIMS PARAMOUNT IN POCSO BAIL CASES: SUPREME COURT Why in the News? Bail cancelled: The Supreme Court of India cancelled bail granted to an accused in a 2024 gang rape case involving a minor, highlighting the intersection of criminal justice and environmental jurisprudence, including considerations of environmental clearances and impact assessments. Judicial censure: …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Questionable Judicial Orders Before Retirement Why in the News? The Supreme Court cautioned judicial officers against passing dubious or contentious orders just before retirement, observing that such actions may attract disciplinary scrutiny if they appear driven by extraneous or ulterior considerations, while hearing a case on a judge’s suspension. This warning extends …
Read MoreSC RULING ON GOVERNORS: AN OBLIGINGLY AMBIGUOUS PIECE OF JUDGMENT Why in the news? Making state governments approach courts to defend their legislative authority undermines the principle of separation of powers. Such a requirement creates an abnormal situation where political-constitutional issues are pushed into the judicial domain. Courts, which already tend to be influenced by …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs Nationwide Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India directed all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public areas like schools, hospitals, and transport hubs within two weeks, citing rising dog-bite incidents and prioritising public safety over existing Animal Birth Control (ABC) 2023 …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Timely Victim Compensation by Courts Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed all trial courts across India to order victim compensation at the time of judgment, addressing delays caused by lack of judicial directions. The move aims to strengthen victims’ rights under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Presumption of Death Timeline Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that a missing person cannot be presumed dead on the date of disappearance. The presumption of death arises only after seven years, as per Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, reaffirmed in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REITERATES PRINCIPLE ON MINORS’ PROPERTY RIGHTS Why in the News? Recent ruling: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that minors can repudiate property sales made by their guardians without court approval, highlighting the importance of environmental impact assessment in property-related decisions. Bench decision: The verdict by Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale held that …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court raised serious constitutional concerns over the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, observing that several provisions may violate the right to privacy, personal liberty, and religious freedom, while quashing multiple FIRs against university officials. Supreme Court’s Observations on UP Law: Judicial Concern: The …
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