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Supreme 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 MoreJudicial Overreach Threatens Constitutional Balance in India Syllabus: GS-2: Judicial Review Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent remarks on regulating OTT content, including Aadhaar-based age verification and drafting executive guidelines, have triggered debate on the separation of powers. Concerns are rising that the judiciary may be overstepping its constitutional role, affecting free …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act Provisions Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has invalidated key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, stating they violate constitutional principles of judicial independence and customary international law. The Court also directed the Centre to establish a National Tribunal Commission within four months to ensure …
Read MoreSupreme Court Invalidates Key Tribunal Reform Provisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court has struck down multiple provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, ruling that they undermine judicial independence and violate the separation of powers. The Court restored earlier directions on tenure and service conditions for tribunal members and chairpersons, emphasizing the importance …
Read MoreThree organs—Executive, Legislature, Judiciary—collectively uphold state governance through lawmaking, implementation, and interpretation
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution , Constitutional Bodies , Role of Governor , Co-operative Federalism , Federalism , Centre-State Relations Focus: The Supreme Court, in a landmark April 2024 judgment, ruled against the Tamil Nadu Governor’s prolonged delay in granting assent to state bills. By setting clear timelines and striking down the myth of …
Read MoreRelevance: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Separation of power between different organs of government , Independence of Judiciary Focus : The article focuses on recent Supreme Court decisions that challenge state overreach and their implications for judicial independence. It highlights the coordinated digital campaigns aimed at delegitimizing the judiciary, disguised as calls for reform, and stresses the need for …
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