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19Feb 2025

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Balancing Religious Sentiments & Constitutional Mandates in India

In the context of India’s pluralistic society, how can political and legal mechanisms be optimized to balance religious sentiments and constitutional mandates? Suggest policy measures to prevent divisive litigation while ensuring justice. (250 words) Introduction India’s pluralistic democracy thrives on religious and cultural diversity. However, balancing religious sentiments with constitutional mandates remains a challenge, especially …

07Feb 2025

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Supreme Court Eases Ad-Hoc Judge Appointment Rules

Why in the news? The Supreme Court allowed High Courts to appoint retired judges on an ad-hoc basis to hear criminal appeals, addressing the backlog of 62 lakh cases and relaxing conditions previously set in the 2021 Lok Prahari judgment. Key Decision by the Supreme Court: On January 30, the Supreme Court allowed High Courts …

03Feb 2025

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Uttarakhand UCC: Live-in Relationships Now Regulated

Why in the news? Uttarakhand has introduced new rules under its Uniform Civil Code (UCC), requiring residents to register live-in relationships. This move aims to formalize such relationships, ensure legal protections, and prevent domestic crimes outside marriage. Registration and Requirements: Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) mandates all live-in relationships in the state to be registered. …

30Jan 2025

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JPC Finalizes Draft Report on Waqf Bill Amendments

Why in the news? The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, chaired by Jagdambika Pal, adopted its draft report with amendments to 14 clauses. The report will be submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tomorrow. Draft Report Adoption: The Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …

21Jan 2025

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Supreme Court Highlights Misuse of Abetment Law

Why in the news? The Supreme Court discharged a bank manager accused of abetment to suicide, emphasizing the need for proper evidence and caution in framing charges under Section 306 IPC. Key Supreme Court Observations The Supreme Court emphasized sensitizing investigative agencies and courts on abetment of suicide cases under Section 306 IPC. A Bench …

10Jan 2025

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Section 152 of BNS: Potential for Sedition Abuses

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The Rajasthan High Court cautioned against using Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to stifle legitimate dissent. This section criminalizes acts endangering India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity, raising concerns about its misuse, especially following the Supreme Court’s suspension of sedition law under Section 124A IPC. Section …

08Jan 2025

Armed Forces Tribunal Expansion: Enhancing Legal Accessibility

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) benches in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to address the rising backlog of defence-related cases, ensuring timely justice for military personnel in these underserved regions. Expansion of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new AFT …

30Dec 2024

Judicial Accountability in India: Challenges and Mechanisms

Syllabus: GS – 2- Judicial accountability, Supreme court , judges , impeachment Focus : The article explores the mechanisms for judicial accountability in India, emphasizing the difficulties in holding judges of the higher judiciary accountable. It examines the impeachment process, significant case studies like Justice V. Ramaswami and Justice Soumitra Sen, issues with the current …

21Dec 2024

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Senior Advocates In India : Balancing Tradition And Reforms

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and interventions. Why in the News? The evolving role and designation of Senior Advocates have garnered attention due to debates on inclusivity, transparency, and the impact of 2017 reforms. Issues like the increased number of Senior Advocates, gender representation, and economic accessibility raise questions about balancing tradition with modern judicial …

13Dec 2024

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Clemency Powers Of Executives: Debate And Implications

Syllabus: GS-2: Parliament , Executive Focus: U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden has sparked debate about the executive’s clemency powers. This has led to discussions on whether clemency should remain a presidential prerogative or be reformed to ensure fairness and prevent misuse. Understanding The Executive’s Clemency Power: The debate around …

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