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 …

30Apr 2024

SC EXAMINES IF MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW APPLIES TO EX-MUSLIMS

Why in the news ? The Supreme Court considers a petition questioning whether ex-Muslims should be governed by Muslim Personal Law or secular laws. source:TH About the Legal Argument: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Kerala on a writ petition filed by Safiya M, a former Muslim. Safiya seeks a declaration that …

30Apr 2024

DISAPPOINTMENT IN THE EVM-VVPAT CASE JUDGMENT

Syllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …

14Apr 2024

“UPHOLDING RIGHTS AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE: SUPREME COURT’S VERDICT AND IMPLICATIONS”

Syllabus: GS-2-Judicial activism in the field of environment GS-3 – Environment , Renewable energy GS-4 -Case study related to Development vs Environment Focus : Recent Supreme Court judgment recognizes citizens’ right against adverse effects of climate change.The context was Concerns over deaths of Great Indian Bustard due to solar power transmission lines. Supreme Court judgments …

02Apr 2024

SC SEEKS GOVT, EC RESPONSE ON PLEA FOR FULL COUNT OF VVPAT SLIPS

Why in the news? Supreme Court seeks Election Commission and Government response on petition for full count of VVPAT slips in elections. About the Supreme Court’s Action: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission (EC) on a writ petition regarding the verification of VVPAT slips. The petition, filed by lawyer Arun Kumar Agrawal, …

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