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Supreme Court Refers UAPA Bail Issue To Larger Bench Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has referred to a larger Bench the issue of whether prolonged imprisonment and delay in trial can override stringent bail restrictions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 while granting interim bail to two Delhi …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CASTE ENUMERATION IN CENSUS 2027 Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea opposing caste enumeration in Census 2027, upholding the regulatory framework for demographic data collection similar to basel 3 standards for comprehensive information gathering. Policy Matter: The Court observed that determining caste …
Read MoreSUPREME 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 …
Read MoreSC ON INDEPENDENCE OF ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? SC Observation: Supreme Court of India stressed that free and fair elections require a truly independent Election Commission. Act Challenged: The court was hearing petitions against the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Selection Panel Issue: Concerns were raised regarding the dominance …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Right to Safe Highway Travel Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that safe travel on highways is part of Article 21 (Right to Life). The judgment came after fatal road accidents, highlighting the State’s duty to ensure road safety and prevent avoidable deaths. SC Judgment: Expanding Article …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Religion-Based Limits On SC Status Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is restricted to persons professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism, stating that conversion to other religions leads to loss of benefits, reaffirming provisions of the Constitution (SC) Order, 1950. Supreme Court Judgment and Key …
Read MoreSupreme Court Addresses Gender Bias In Armed Forces Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India upheld permanent commission (PC) and pension benefits for women officers, highlighting systemic gender bias in evaluation and career progression, and reinforcing the principle of equality and dignity in the armed forces. Supreme Court Judgment and Key Observations: …
Read MoreSupreme Court Removes Age Limit For Adoptive Maternity Leave Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has struck down the three-month age limit for maternity leave in adoption cases, citing Article 14 (Right to Equality). The judgment expands the scope of maternity benefits and recognises adoptive motherhood beyond biological constraints. Key Judgement …
Read MoreSupreme Court to Define Personal Data Under DPDP Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine what constitutes “personal data” and “public data” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 after concerns that the law may restrict the Right to Information (RTI) and limit journalistic access to public-interest information, …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Criteria for OBC Creamy Layer Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that parental income alone cannot determine the creamy layer status of OBC candidates. The judgment clarifies the income–wealth test framework, potentially expanding eligibility for reservation benefits to some candidates previously excluded. This inclusive approach aligns with broader …
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