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Supreme Court Issues Strict Guidelines on Stray Dogs Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued a detailed written order expanding its August 11, 2025 verdict on stray dog management, directing municipal authorities in Delhi-NCR to capture all street dogs within 8 weeks, ensure humane sheltering, veterinary care, and prohibit their release back on …
Read MoreSC Reviews Constitutional Validity of BNS Section 152 Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned if the potential misuse of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) could make it unconstitutional, while granting protection to journalist Siddharth Varadarajan and the Foundation of Independent Journalism from coercive police action in an Assam FIR …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Supreme Court of India and the Union government have engaged in a debate over the judicial review of unopposed elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the Supreme Court considers it an “interesting” issue connected to NOTA (None of the Above), the Centre views it as an academic exercise not warranting …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Supreme Court and the Union government disagreed over judicial deliberation of direct uncontested elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the SC termed it an “interesting” issue linked to NOTA votes, the Centre called it an academic exercise not warranting court interference in the context of legislative amendments. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSC Empowers Pollution Boards for Environmental Damages Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has affirmed the power of Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts, enabling them to protect and restore polluted ecosystems through financial penalties and regulatory actions. This ruling comes at a time …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Ecological Crisis in Himachal Pradesh Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the escalating environmental crisis in Himachal Pradesh, blaming unscientific construction, tourism pressure, and human apathy for landslides, floods, and ecological damage. It warned of severe consequences without urgent sustainable development measures and a …
Read MoreSC Directs Timeline for Presiding Officer’s Disqualification Decisions Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that constitutional courts, including the High Court and Bombay High Court, can impose timelines on presiding officers to decide disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule, criticising delays that undermine anti-defection provisions and democratic accountability in legislative assemblies and Parliament. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Surrogacy Law Age Limit Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in cases challenging the age cap under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, particularly by couples who began medical procedures before the Act was enforced, arguing it violates Articles 14 and 21. Legal Controversy: Retrospective Application of Age Limit …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Judge’s Challenge to Inquiry Procedure Why in the News? The Supreme Court questioned Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s move against the in-house inquiry conducted over allegations of burnt currency found on his premises. The court stressed the importance of preserving judicial integrity through established procedures. Supreme Court’s Observations on Justice Varma’s …
Read MoreSC urges EC for inclusion in Bihar electoral revision Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to prioritize mass inclusion and accept Aadhaar and EPIC as valid identity proofs in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, pushing back against EC’s concerns about forgery ahead of the draft publication …
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