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SABARIMALA 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 …
Read MoreSC HEARS CHALLENGE TO CEC APPOINTMENT LAW Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observed that the Chief Justice of India’s role in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners was only a temporary arrangement until Parliament enacted a law, similar to interim measures in the Vanashakti judgment regarding environmental compliance. The Court …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Expansion of Supreme Court Judges Strength Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to increase the strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38, aiming to improve judicial efficiency, reduce pendency, and facilitate faster hearing of constitutional and regular matters. Key Features of …
Read MoreGrand Labour Reforms Essential For India’s Job Growth Syllabus: GS-2: Human Resource, Skill Development GS-3: Industrial Policy, Industrial Growth, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Infrastructure Why in the News ? Recent worker protests in North India during the implementation of the new Labour Codes have revived debates on India’s uneven labour regime. Concerns over weak social …
Read MoreSupreme Court Criticises Odisha Courts Over Bail Bias Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India criticised Odisha courts for imposing “odious bail conditions” on Adivasi and Dalit individuals, highlighting concerns over caste bias, judicial fairness, and violation of fundamental rights, and issued directions to prevent such practices across the country. Supreme Court …
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