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Section 17A Revives Debate on Corruption Investigations Why in the News? A split verdict of the Supreme Court on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act has revived an old debate on balancing anti-corruption accountability with administrative autonomy, prompting reference to a larger constitutional bench. This debate has implications for …
Read MoreSC Upholds Divorced Muslim Woman’s Property Rights Why in News? The Supreme Court ruled that a divorced Muslim woman is legally entitled to recover dower (mehr), dowry, gold and all marriage-related gifts from her former husband. The judgment reinforces financial security, dignity, and constitutional equality for divorced Muslim women. Supreme Court Strengthens Property Rights of …
Read MoreSupreme Court Calls for Disaster Tag to Wildlife Conflicts Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to consider declaring human–wildlife conflict as a natural disaster, enabling higher compensation and faster relief. The Court also issued strict orders on tiger reserve management, including restoring the degraded ecology of Corbett Tiger Reserve. This …
Read MoreSC Stays Arbitrary Waqf Amendments, Upholds Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (SC) stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, terming them prima facie arbitrary, while upholding the overall Act. The judgment mandates proper registration of Waqfs to prevent misuse and encroachments on government properties. This decision comes as part …
Read MoreSC Refuses Stay on Waqf Properties’ Registration Why in the News ? The Supreme Court declined to stay the Union government’s notification (June 6, 2025) mandating the registration of all Waqf properties on the UMEED portal within six months. The Court said compliance must continue until its reserved judgment on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. …
Read MoreSC Questions Governors’ Indefinite Delay on State Bills Why in the News? The Supreme Court is hearing a Presidential Reference under Article 143 on whether it can prescribe timelines for governors and the president to act on bills passed by state legislatures. The case follows growing concerns over governors withholding bills indefinitely, raising questions about …
Read MoreSC Empowers Pollution Boards for Environmental Damages Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has affirmed the power of Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts, enabling them to protect and restore polluted ecosystems through financial penalties and regulatory actions. This ruling comes at a time …
Read MoreStates Cannot Demand Delimitation Like J&K: SC Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cannot seek delimitation by citing Jammu and Kashmir as precedent, as a constitutional embargo under Article 170 bars such an exercise in States until after the 2026 Census. Supreme Court Verdict and …
Read MoreSC Protects Accused From Harsher Sentence On Appeal Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India issued a crucial ruling that reinforces fundamental rights and legal safeguards for the accused. The court determined that appellate courts cannot enhance a convict’s sentence in an appeal filed solely by the accused. This Supreme Court ruling strengthens …
Read MoreBanu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Literature Focus: Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, becoming the latest International Booker Prize winner from India. Her short story collection “Heart Lamp” (Hridaya Deepa), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a milestone for Kannada women’s literature …
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