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SC Environmental Law: Key Decisions & Impact

SC HAS NURTURED ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. DO ITS DECISIONS LOOK DISTANT TODAY? Syllabus: GS-3: Conservation Environmental pollution and degradation Why in the News? The debate over the Supreme Court’s environmental jurisprudence has acquired renewed significance amid growing conflicts between environmental protection and infrastructure-led development. The Court has historically developed landmark principles such as absolute liability, polluter …

11Aug 2026

Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 Explaineda

Tribunals Reforms Bill Seeks Independent Appointment Oversight Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, amid Opposition protests and without debate. The Bill proposes a National Tribunals Commission to oversee appointments, service conditions and functioning of tribunal members, responding to the Supreme Court’s concerns over judicial independence and transparency. …

05Aug 2026

Supreme Court Extends Cruelty Protection to Live-Ins

Supreme Court Extends Domestic Cruelty Protection Beyond Marriage Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that women in certain live-in relationships can invoke criminal protection against domestic cruelty under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly Section 498A IPC), provided the relationship reflects an intent to marry. Supreme Court Expands Criminal …

05Aug 2026

Karnataka HC Upholds RTBF Online

Karnataka HC Upholds Right To Be Forgotten Online Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court recognised the Right to be Forgotten by directing online platforms and judicial record-keepers to mask the identity of an acquitted woman, reinforcing privacy, dignity, and the meaningful effect of judicial acquittal in the digital era. Karnataka High Court …

04Aug 2026

Lok Sabha Passes SC Judges Bill: Strength Up to 37

Lok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judges Strength Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The legislation aims to reduce judicial pendency and improve the efficiency of the apex court. …

01Aug 2026

SC Ruling: Profanity ≠ Obscenity in Free Speech

Supreme Court Defines Limits of Obscenity and Profane Speech Why in the News ? A Zero FIR was registered over allegedly offensive remarks against the Prime Minister, reviving debate on the distinction between obscenity, profanity, defamation, and free speech under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and constitutional law. Legal Issues Surrounding the FIR: A Zero …

25Jul 2026

Supreme Court Restricts Court Livestream Recording

SUPREME COURT RESTRICTS UNAUTHORISED RECORDING AND MONETISATION OF LIVESTREAMED COURT PROCEEDINGS Why in the News? Interim Direction: The Supreme Court has prohibited the unauthorised extraction, editing, dissemination, reposting, uploading, and monetisation of audio and video recordings of livestreamed court proceedings on social media and digital platforms, reflecting ethical considerations in digital governance. Misuse of Livestreams: …

20Jul 2026

Supreme Court Hears Plea for Intersex Legal Recognition

SUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …

20Jul 2026

Supreme Court Judges Strength Increased Through Amendment Bill

Supreme Court Judges Strength Increased Through Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India), aiming to improve judicial efficiency and reduce case …

15Jul 2026

Acid Attack Victims Expanded Under RPwD Act

EXPANDED DEFINITION OF ACID ATTACK VICTIMS UNDER RPWD ACT Why in the News? Legal Amendment: The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that it has amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 to include victims of forcible acid ingestion within the definition of “acid attack victim.” Enhanced Protection: The amendment gives retrospective …

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