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Why in the news? The Supreme Court has barred civil courts from registering fresh suits or ordering surveys of disputed religious sites while it examines petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. SC Halts Fresh Suits on Religious Places: The Supreme Court (SC) has barred civil courts from registering new …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court’s 2024 judgement on Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) overrules the 1967 verdict, affirming its status as a minority institution under Article 30 of the Constitution. AMU’s Historical and Legal Context: The M.A.O. College (1877), founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, evolved into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a hub …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court clarified the status of Article 31C and reinterpreted Article 39(b), marking a shift in how the Court views state acquisition of private property. Background and Key Legal Questions: Landmark Ruling: The Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling in the Property Owners Association v. State of Maharashtra case, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that courts must avoid imposing impractical conditions when suspending fines, emphasising that unreasonable requirements could obstruct an individual’s right to appeal and violate constitutional protections of personal liberty. Impractical Conditions for Suspension: The Supreme Court emphasised that courts must avoid imposing impractical conditions when suspending sentences involving …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution ,Government Policies & InterventionsIndia and its Neighbourhood Focus: The Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirmed Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, impacting the process of granting citizenship to migrants in Assam. This decision highlights significant issues related to demographic changes, cultural rights, and the balance between immigration control and individual rights under …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a 4:1 majority judgement, upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Section 6A allows immigrants from Bangladesh …
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