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02May 2025

SC Declares Digital Access as Fundamental Right

SC Declares Digital Access as Fundamental Right Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that inclusive digital access to e-governance and welfare services is part of the fundamental right to life and liberty. The court directed the government to improve digital KYC processes for disabled and marginalized individuals. Supreme Court’s Judgment on Digital …

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02May 2025

Supreme Court Allows Limited Modification of Arbitral Awards

Supreme Court Allows Limited Modification of Arbitral Awards Why in the News ? In a significant 4:1 verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that appellate courts can modify arbitral awards under limited circumstances, citing powers under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act and Article 142 of the Constitution. About the Supreme Court’s Majority Verdict: …

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30Apr 2025

SC Questions Pegasus Use for National Security Purposes

SC Questions Pegasus Use for National Security Purposes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned whether the government’s use of Pegasus spyware for national security was wrong, amid ongoing petitions alleging illegal surveillance on citizens. Petitioners demand release of the technical committee report on potential Pegasus usage in India. Supreme Court’s Observations and …

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28Apr 2025

SC Questions Validity of Unopposed Election Victories

SC Questions Validity of Unopposed Election Victories Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has questioned whether unopposed election victories without a minimum vote threshold violate voters’ rights, highlighting concerns over Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and seeking the Centre’s response within four weeks. Challenge to Section 53(2) and …

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11Feb 2025

Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Duty on Assent

Why in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the Constitution, Governors must communicate reasons for withholding assent to state Bills, while hearing Tamil Nadu’s petitions against Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold several Bills. Key Observation by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the …

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13Dec 2024

SC Halts New Suits on Religious Disputes

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 …

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27Nov 2024

SC Rules Against Conversions for Reservation Benefits

Why in the news? The Supreme Court declared conversions motivated by reservation benefits impermissible, emphasizing genuine belief and rejecting fraudulent claims undermining the Constitution’s ethos and reservation policies. SC’s Stand on Fraudulent Conversions: The Supreme Court ruled that religious conversions driven by reservation benefits are impermissible and termed such acts as a “fraud on the …

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18Oct 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as Valid Law

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? 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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