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Supreme Court: Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded from “Family” The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment strengthening gender equality in welfare and compassionate appointment matters. In Kulsum Nisha v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 2026, the Court held that a married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of “family” merely on the ground of …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Removal of Encroachments from Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape GS3 — Environment & Biodiversity GS2 — Governance & Judiciary Prelims + Mains The Supreme Court of India has directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare a time-bound action plan to remove encroachments from the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape — a biodiversity-rich stretch …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban On Child Labour Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL demanding stricter prohibition of child labour in entertainment and hospitality-related sectors. The Court also directed the NCPCR to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue and rehabilitation of affected …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS CHALLENGE TO SHANTI ACT, 2025 Why in the News? Legal Challenge: The Supreme Court of India heard a petition challenging the SHANTI Act, 2025, raising concerns about international law compliance, domestic liability frameworks, and alignment with India’s multi-alignment strategy in nuclear cooperation. Liability Concern: Petitioners argued that the Act fixes nuclear accident …
Read MoreSABARIMALA REFERENCE CASE Why in the News? Constitution Debate: A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is hearing issues arising from the review of the 2018 Sabarimala judgment, examining constitutional principles similar to those applied in environmental jurisprudence. Religious Balance: The Court observed that social reform measures should not cross the constitutional “Lakshman …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Expanding Review Of Religious Practices Why in News ? The Supreme Court, while hearing the Sabarimala review reference, expressed concern over growing judicial intervention in religious matters and debated the balance between religious autonomy, constitutional morality, and protection of fundamental rights. This debate on judicial review scope parallels ongoing discussions in environmental …
Read MoreSupreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review Why in News ? The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing judicial intervention in religious matters while hearing cases linked to the Sabarimala review proceedings and the constitutional validity of practices like excommunication in religious communities. Supreme Court’s Concerns Over Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court observed that …
Read MoreJudiciary–Election Commission Appointment Debate Intensifies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned the speedy appointment of Election Commissioners compared to delays in appointing Supreme Court judges while hearing petitions challenging the CEC and EC (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Supreme Court’s Key Observations : The Supreme Court remarked …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Doctor Negligence Liability After Death Why in News ? The Supreme Court recently ruled that a medical negligence case does not automatically end after the death of the accused doctor. Legal heirs can be implemented in proceedings for claims involving financial loss linked to the deceased doctor’s estate. This ruling clarifies the …
Read MoreSC EXPANDS DEFINITION OF ACID ATTACK VICTIMS Why in the News? Supreme Court of India expanded the definition of acid attack victims under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The ruling includes victims forced to consume acid and suffering internal injuries, even without visible external disfigurement. Key observations of the Supreme Court Expanded …
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