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Supreme 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 …
Read MoreSupreme Court Cautions on Hindu Succession Act Provisions Why in the News? As China grapples with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa, which wreaks havoc on its southeastern coast, India faces its own challenges in the legal realm. The Supreme Court emphasized caution while examining petitions challenging gender-based inheritance provisions under the Hindu Succession Act, …
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Criminal Past Not Sole Bail Bar Why in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld the principle that criminal antecedents alone cannot deny bail, restoring the release of five alleged RSS workers in the 2021 murder of SDPI leader K.S. Shan in Kerala. The ruling reinforces fair trial and bail jurisprudence. In …
Read MoreSC to Review RTE Exemption for Minority Schools Why in the News ? The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question of whether minority-run educational institutions should be exempted from the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, revisiting its 2014 Pramati Educational Trust ruling that granted them blanket exemption. Background – The 2014 …
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