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JUDICIAL RESTRAINT AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN INDIA WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Debate: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s remarks on voter deletions and mass disenfranchisement have reignited debate over judicial propriety and judges’ public statements. Core Issue: The controversy highlights the need to balance judicial independence, constitutional rights, and freedom of expression with impartiality in …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT UPHOLDS VOTERS’ RIGHT TO PROSECUTE CANDIDATES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that private citizens can file criminal complaints against election candidates for submitting false information or concealing details in nomination affidavits. Key Provision: The judgment interprets Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …
Read MoreCOLLEGIUM SYSTEM AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE: SUPREME COURT–EXECUTIVE TENSIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court has sharply responded to the Centre’s submissions concerning the Collegium system during hearings on the law governing appointments to the Election Commission. Justice Dipankar Datta defended the institutional role of the judiciary and criticised what he described as selective …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXAMINES CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court is examining whether husbands can be prosecuted for marital rape, despite statutory exemption under existing penal law.The Bench recognised the sexual autonomy of married women but questioned whether courts can override an explicit legislative exemption, suggesting that criminalisation may ultimately …
Read MoreAppointment of New Judges in the Supreme Court: Significance and Limitations Recent development The Supreme Court of India recently saw the official appointment of five new supreme court justices through the judicial appointment process. The new appointees include four High Court Chief Justices and one senior advocate elevated directly to the Supreme Court as an …
Read MoreSupreme Court Expansion and Pendency Reform Challenges Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Judicial Review, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Why in the News ? The Union Government has increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges through an ordinance. The move aims to reduce the mounting pendency of nearly 94,000 cases. However, legal experts …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
Read MoreSC Pushes Wage Data to Speed Accident Claims Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to submit comprehensive minimum wage notifications to address delays and inconsistencies in awarding compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, citing outdated legal schedules and data gaps. Supreme Court’s Key Observations and …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Questionable Judicial Orders Before Retirement Why in the News? The Supreme Court cautioned judicial officers against passing dubious or contentious orders just before retirement, observing that such actions may attract disciplinary scrutiny if they appear driven by extraneous or ulterior considerations, while hearing a case on a judge’s suspension. This warning extends …
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