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SC Clears UGC Rules to Tackle Caste Discrimination Why in the News ? The Supreme Court allowed notification of the UGC 2025 anti-discrimination regulations, despite concerns raised by mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi. It directed that a National Task Force will continue evaluating and improving the regulations if needed. Supreme Court’s Decision on …
Read MoreSupreme Court Suggests Vote Threshold for Unopposed Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s opinion on setting a minimum vote threshold for unopposed election candidates to enter Parliament or state assemblies, stressing that democratic legitimacy should not be bypassed, even in uncontested scenarios. Supreme Court’s Concern & PIL Background: A …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court has addressed constitutional silences by mandating time limits for Governors to act on Bills and for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions. These directives aim to prevent misuse of power and uphold democratic accountability in States. The Constitution doesn’t specify time limits for Governors to decide on Bills. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against Congress MP Imran Pratapgadhi for a poem, reaffirming that artistic expression is vital to free speech and cannot be curbed merely due to majority disapproval. SC Quashes Case Against Imran Pratapgadhi: The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, debates on judicial appointments resurfaced after criticism of the collegium system’s opacity. Calls for reviving the NJAC have gained momentum, urging judicial reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and executive participation. Revisiting Judicial Appointments in India Article 124 of the Indian Constitution establishes and governs the …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Supreme Court is examining whether constitutional courts can mandate a time limit for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions under the anti-defection law. The case arises from delays in ruling on BRS MLAs’ defection to Congress in Telangana. About the Supreme Court’s Question on Timely Decisions: The Supreme Court questioned whether …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court (SC) clarified that Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer follows the Collegium’s standard procedure and is not linked to alleged cash recovery at his residence. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court has initiated an internal inquiry into the reported incident. SC Statement on Justice Yashwant Varma’s Transfer: The Supreme Court …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on February 18 in relation to FIRs filed against him over remarks made on the YouTube show India Got Latent. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh passed the order. The Court imposed stringent …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court suggested appointing retired judges on an ad hoc basis to address the growing backlog of pending criminal cases in High Courts, invoking Article 224A and considering adjustments to previous rulings. Supreme Court’s Suggestion for Ad Hoc Judges: On January 23, the Supreme Court suggested temporarily appointing retired judges …
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