14Jun 2024

SUPREME COURT DIRECTS DELHI TO APPROACH YAMUNA BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL WATER

Why in the news? Delhi faces water scarcity issues prompting Supreme Court intervention. Court instructed the Delhi government to seek additional water from the Upper Yamuna River Board(UYRB). Court’s Conclusion: Himachal Pradesh lacks excess water, contrary to previous claims. source:wordpress About the Upper Yamuna River Board(UYRB): Establishment: UYRB was established through a 1994 MoU signed …

07Jun 2024

PERSONAL LAW NORMS CANNOT BE USED TO INVALIDATE INTER-FAITH MARRIAGES

SYLLABUS: GS 1: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Focus: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order ruling declining to give protection to a couple on the ground that a marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman will not be valid, even if registered under the Special Marriage Act Source: Adjuva Legal The Special Marriage …

04Jun 2024

“SUPREME COURT ORDERS EMERGENCY MEETING ON DELHI’S WATER CRISIS”

Why in the news? The Supreme Court directed an emergency meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5 to address Delhi’s severe water shortage due to extreme heat and increased demand. The Delhi government highlighted that water levels at Wazirabad need to be maintained and requested Haryana’s cooperation, as the city faces frequent …

01Jun 2024

SUPREME COURT

Historical Background The Supreme Court in Calcutta was established as a Court of Record with full jurisdiction under the Regulating Act of 1773. It had authority over criminal charges and cases in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. King George III later created the Supreme Courts of Madras and Bombay in 1800 and 1823, respectively. The India …

25May 2024

SUPREME COURT REJECTS ORDER FOR BOOTH-WISE VOTER DATA PUBLICATION

Why in the news? Supreme Court refuses interim order for booth-wise voter data. Cites ongoing elections and reluctance to distract the Election Commission. Application by ADR highlights delays and discrepancies in data publication. About Voter Turnout: Voter Turnout is a module of ENCORE developed by ROs/AROs enter a cumulative percentage of voter turnout. Detailed turnout …

02May 2024

SC DENIES SPECTRUM ALLOCATION PLEA, INSISTS ON AUCTION METHOD

Why in the news? Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea for administrative allocation of spectrum, emphasising auction-based allocation established in 2G spectrum judgement. About the Supreme Court Rejects Spectrum Allocation Plea: The Supreme Court declined the Centre’s application for administrative allocation of spectrum. Spectrum, a scarce natural resource, is traditionally allocated through open, transparent auctions. The …

02May 2024

“SC PETITION REQUESTS EXPERT PANEL TO PROBE COVISHIELD VACCINE’S SAFETY.”

Why in the news? “Supreme Court petition seeks expert panel to investigate Covishield vaccine’s safety after AstraZeneca’s blood clot concerns.” source:slideserve About Plea for Vaccine Safety Probe: Advocate Vishal Tiwari filed a petition in the Supreme Court concerning the safety of the Covishield vaccine. The petition requests the formation of an expert medical panel to …

01May 2024

SC REBUKES UTTARAKHAND LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR TARDY ACTION IN PATANJALI CASE

Why in the news? SC criticises Uttarakhand Licensing Authority for delaying action against Patanjali; revokes licences only after court intervention. About the SC Criticises Uttarakhand Licensing Authority in Patanjali Case: The Supreme Court censures Uttarakhand’s Licensing Authority for revoking 14 licences of Divya Pharmacy post-court intervention, citing repeated violations under the Drugs and Magic Remedies …

01May 2024

SC: ARTICLE 39(B) SHOULDN’T NEGATE PROTECTION FOR PRIVATE RIGHTS

Why in the news? Supreme Court debates if private property falls under Article 39(b), balancing private rights with public welfare concerns. About the Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Article 39(b): The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution bench deliberated on whether Article 39(b) encompasses private property. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta expressed reservations about …

30Apr 2024

TOP COURT RECALLS ORDER ALLOWING ABORTION OF MINOR RAPE SURVIVOR

Why in the news? Supreme Court reverses order permitting late-stage abortion for minor rape survivor, following parental concerns over health implications. source:scribd About Supreme Court’s Decision Recalled: The Supreme Court reversed its April 22 order allowing a 14-year- old rape survivor to undergo a late-stage abortion. Concerns were raised by the survivor’s parents regarding her …

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