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24Apr 2025

Debate Rekindled Over Judiciary’s Expanding Constitutional Role

Why in News ? Recent Supreme Court judgments, especially involving Article 142 and federal disputes, have sparked criticism of judicial overreach. Concerns over separation of powers and democratic accountability have been raised, prompting a wider debate on the judiciary’s constitutional limits and responsibilities. Judicial Review: Essence, Scope and Criticism Though not explicitly stated, judicial review …

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16Apr 2025

A PROCLAMATION OF DEMOCRACY IN LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment in the case of The State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu. The ruling is considered historic as it significantly clarifies the roles and responsibilities of constitutional authorities in the legislative process. The judgment effectively removes the perceived immunity …

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11Apr 2025

Ensuring Fair Justice: Protecting Judges and Judiciary Integrity

Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Fundamental Rights , Judicial Review , Separation of Powers , Judgements & Cases Focus: Recent allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma have reignited debates around judicial accountability and media trials. Concerns over premature judgments, public scrutiny, and the need for procedural fairness have brought the spotlight back on in-house mechanisms and constitutional safeguards …

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08Apr 2025

Widespread Acceptance of Custodial Torture Among Police

Why in the News ? A recent Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause study reveals alarming acceptance of custodial torture among Indian police. Surveying 8,276 personnel across 17 States, it highlights normalized use of violence during interrogations, even for minor offences, raising serious concerns about accountability. Perception of Violence and Torture in Policing: A 2023 study by …

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28Mar 2025

THE JUDICIARY’S ‘BETWEEN A ROCK AND HARD PLACE’ MOMENT

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? An accidental fire in the outhouse of Justice Yashwant Varma’s official bungalow in New Delhi led to the discovery of several sacks containing high-value currency notes (₹500), some of …

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