27May 2026

SC Strengthens Law on Ex Post Facto Clearances

Supreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …

23May 2026

SC Bats for Victim‑Centric Justice

Supreme Court Stresses Victim-Centric Criminal Justice System Approach Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India emphasised the need for a more victim-centric criminal justice system while rejecting a plea seeking consolidation of multiple FIRs linked to a large chit fund scam investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Supreme Court’s Observations on …

20May 2026

SC Allows Euthanasia of Dangerous Stray Dogs

SUPREME COURT ALLOWS EUTHANASIA OF DANGEROUS STRAY DOGS Why in the News? SC Direction: Supreme Court of India permitted euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs, addressing critical security challenges in urban areas through a rules-based order. Public Safety Concern: The judgment was delivered in response to rising incidents of dog bites …

27Feb 2026

SC Bars Gender Bias in Open Prisons

SC Bars Gender Bias in Open Prisons Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that exclusion of female prisoners from Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) is unconstitutional and amounts to gender-based discrimination, directing States and UTs to amend prison rules, expand facilities, and ensure compliance with national and international standards to protect women’s …

24Dec 2025

Supreme Court Widens ‘Victim’ Definition

Supreme Court Expands Victim Definition In Criminal Revisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that legal heirs of a deceased victim can continue criminal revision proceedings, broadening the interpretation of “victim” under CrPC, strengthening victim participation, and ensuring substantive justice over procedural technicalities. This decision reflects principles of environmental democracy in the legal …

20Dec 2025

Supreme Court Boosts Great Indian Bustard Safety

Supreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …

18Dec 2025

Supreme Court Shields Fragile Aravalli Range

Supreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …

11Dec 2025

A verdict that abandons justice

A VERDICT THAT IS AN ABDICATION OF JUDICIAL FUNCTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in the 16th Presidential Reference has sparked equal criticism and appreciation. The verdict deals with whether timelines should be fixed for the duties of high constitutional authorities. Critics argue the Court showed excessive deference to the Constitution’s text …

20May 2025

Supreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances

Supreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently invalidated the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP allowing post-facto environmental clearances for projects that began without prior approval, citing violation of constitutional rights and environmental laws. Background on Centre’s Notification and SOP In 2017, MoEFCC allowed a one-time, six-month …

13May 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trial Rights in PMLA

Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trial Rights in PMLA Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that accused under PMLA have the constitutional right to a fair trial, including access to evidence and documents. It questioned the twin bail conditions and reverse burden of proof, stating these cannot override Article 21 protections. About Supreme …

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