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Supreme 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 …
Read MoreAadhaar, PAN, Voter ID Not Citizenship Proof: HC Why in the News ? The Bombay High Court rejected the bail plea of an alleged Bangladeshi national staying illegally in India, ruling that Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955. Case Background and Court Observations: Accused …
Read MoreSupreme Court Recognises Companies as Crime Victims: A Shift in Constitutional Provisions and Linguistic Rights Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that corporate entities can be recognised as victims in criminal cases and are entitled to appeal acquittals under Section 372 of CrPC, even if the state does not pursue the appeal, marking …
Read MorePHONE TAPPING NOT PERMITTED FOR CRIME DETECTION, RULES MADRAS HC Why in the News? Madras High Court ruling: HC rejected the MHA’s plea to allow authorities to tap phones for general crime detection through a court order. Legal restriction: Section 5(2) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 only allows phone interception during public emergency or …
Read MoreUS Supreme Court Restricts Federal Judges’ Injunction Powers Why in News ? The US Supreme Court ruled to limit the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, impacting legal blocks against Trump’s birthright citizenship order. While the policy wasn’t enforced immediately, the court asked lower courts to reconsider their broad injunctions, marking a major …
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