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Why in the news? The Supreme Court addressed West Bengal’s appeal against a High Court ruling striking down inclusion of Muslim-majority castes in the OBC list, citing improper criteria. About SC on Reservation and Religion: The Supreme Court remarked that reservation should not be based on religion. It was hearing West Bengal’s appeal against a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Gyanvapi mosque management opposes petitions against the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing invalidating the law could escalate religious disputes and conflicts across India. Gyanvapi Mosque Committee’s Argument: The Gyanvapi mosque management has opposed petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 in the Supreme Court. The committee …
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 MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court case on the Places of Worship Act, pending for four years, highlights debates over religious harmony and property claims, while local court interventions in related cases intensify scrutiny and controversies across India. Overview of the Places of Worship Act Case: The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Rajasthan High Court dismissed SC/ST Act charges, ruling that derogatory terms used during an encroachment protest lacked caste references or intent to humiliate based on caste. Court’s Observation: The Rajasthan High Court ruled that terms like “Bhangi,” “Neech,” and “Bhikhari” are not caste names. Justice Birendra Kumar observed that the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Justice Sanjiv Khanna will become India’s 51st Chief Justice on November 11, succeeding CJI DY Chandrachud. Known for landmark rulings, his term extends until May 13, 2025. Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as Chief Justice of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India, with his …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that states have the authority to tax industrial alcohol, overturning previous rulings and clarifying the federal balance between Centre and state powers. About the SC Ruling on Taxing Industrial Alcohol: A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court ruled 8:1 that states can tax industrial alcohol, not just …
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