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SUPREME COURT STRENGTHENS CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ARBITRARY DETENTION WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional 24-hour deadline for producing an accused before a magistrate begins from the moment their liberty is first curtailed, irrespective of when police formally record the arrest. The ruling reinforces Article 22 protections against arbitrary detention. …
Read MoreTHE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE IS INDIVISIBLE SYLLABUS: GS-1: Indian Society, Social Empowerment, Issues Related to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes GS-2:Fundamental Rights,Government Policies and Interventions,Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections, Issues Relating to Displacement and Rehabilitation GS-3:Environmental Conservation, Infrastructure Development, Land and Water Resources Management GS-4:Ethics in Governance, Justice, Equality and Human Dignity, Accountability and Transparency …
Read MoreINDIA NEEDS A NATIONAL SENTENCING COUNCIL FOR FAIR JUSTICE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Debate: The Supreme Court, in Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar (2024), highlighted concerns over inconsistent sentencing and urged the Centre to examine a comprehensive national sentencing policy. Institutional Reform: The Law Commission of India is examining the issue, renewing …
Read MoreInternational Justice Day Reinforces Commitment To Equal Justice Why in the News ? On the occasion of International Justice Day, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a just, equitable, and compassionate society, emphasizing equal opportunities, accessible justice, and respect for human dignity through enhanced diplomatic engagement and …
Read MoreGrand Labour Reforms Essential For India’s Job Growth Syllabus: GS-2: Human Resource, Skill Development GS-3: Industrial Policy, Industrial Growth, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Infrastructure Why in the News ? Recent worker protests in North India during the implementation of the new Labour Codes have revived debates on India’s uneven labour regime. Concerns over weak social …
Read MoreSupreme Court Criticises Odisha Courts Over Bail Bias Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India criticised Odisha courts for imposing “odious bail conditions” on Adivasi and Dalit individuals, highlighting concerns over caste bias, judicial fairness, and violation of fundamental rights, and issued directions to prevent such practices across the country. Supreme Court …
Read MoreSC FLAGS AD-HOC DGP APPOINTMENTS BY STATES Why in the News? Court Observation: Supreme Court flagged States’ growing preference for appointing “Acting” DGPs instead of regular police chiefs. UPSC Direction: The Court asked UPSC to approach it if States delay proposals for regular DGP appointments. Prakash Singh Case: The issue revives concerns over non-compliance with …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Questionable Judicial Orders Before Retirement Why in the News? The Supreme Court cautioned judicial officers against passing dubious or contentious orders just before retirement, observing that such actions may attract disciplinary scrutiny if they appear driven by extraneous or ulterior considerations, while hearing a case on a judge’s suspension. This warning extends …
Read MoreA VERDICT THAT IS AN ABDICATION OF JUDICIAL FUNCTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in the 16th Presidential Reference has sparked equal criticism and appreciation. The verdict deals with whether timelines should be fixed for the duties of high constitutional authorities. Critics argue the Court showed excessive deference to the Constitution’s text …
Read MoreTOWARDS A TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTABLE JUDICIARY Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary and Justice system Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed high courts to publicly disclose adjournments, causes of delay, and timelines for uploading judgments, following alarming delays in reserved cases. The trigger was a Jharkhand case where two life convicts waited years …
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