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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 …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
Read MoreA 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 …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution , Constitutional Bodies , Role of Governor , Co-operative Federalism , Federalism , Centre-State Relations Focus: The Supreme Court, in a landmark April 2024 judgment, ruled against the Tamil Nadu Governor’s prolonged delay in granting assent to state bills. By setting clear timelines and striking down the myth of …
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