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Supreme Court, Electoral Rolls and Democratic Accountability Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency & Accountability, Representation of People’s Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked intense debate regarding voting rights, judicial oversight, and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). …
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 MoreFive New Judges Strengthen Supreme Court Bench Why in the News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India, following the Centre’s approval of their appointments and the recent expansion of the Court’s sanctioned strength. Appointment of Five …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Uniform Trauma Care Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to adopt a uniform trauma care policy within three months. The move aims to reduce preventable deaths from road accidents and strengthen emergency medical response systems across India. Supreme Court Directions on Trauma …
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 Examines Dilution Of India’s Wetland Protection Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Petitioners argued that the Rules dilute protection for many wetlands, weaken environmental clearances for projects affecting wetlands, and violate India’s obligations …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Stronger Protection For Chambal Forest Guards Why in News ? The Supreme Court directed Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to consider granting prosecution immunity to forest guards fighting illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. The Court also issued strict directions to strengthen surveillance and environmental protection measures, emphasizing …
Read MoreSupreme 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. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban On Child Labour Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL demanding stricter prohibition of child labour in entertainment and hospitality-related sectors. The Court also directed the NCPCR to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue and rehabilitation of affected …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
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