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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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) requires prior government sanction, potentially impacting ongoing cases involving prominent figures like Arvind Kejriwal and P. Chidambaram. Background on Prior Sanction and Legal Provisions: Legal Basis: Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution ,Fundamental Rights. Focus: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on releasing undertrial prisoners who have spent more than a third of their prescribed sentence has brought attention to the urgent need for reforms in India’s prison system. The new Section 479 of the BNSS aims to ease overcrowding and …
Read MoreSylalbus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Focus; Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure as Chief Justice of India is in the news due to concerns about his decisions aligning with authoritarian trends and political ideologies, rather than upholding the Constitution’s principles. This has sparked debates regarding the erosion of judicial independence and civil liberties during his time. Judicial Evaluation …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Minority status in India, welfare of minority communities Focus : The article discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling expanding the rights and protections of minority institutions, using Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as a focal point. It highlights the evolving jurisprudence on minority rights in India, particularly Article 30 of the …
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