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SC Questions Governors’ Inaction on State Bills Why in the News? The Supreme Court has raised concerns over Governors indefinitely delaying assent to State Bills, questioning why such inaction under Article 200 cannot be judicially reviewed when even the Governor’s recommendation for President’s Rule under Article 356 is open to scrutiny. About Supreme Court’s Observations: …
Read MoreSC Allows Review of Death Sentences Under Article 32 Why in the News? The Supreme Court today has ruled that a death row convict may challenge their sentence through a writ petition under Article 32, allowing reconsideration of mitigating factors. This decision adds an additional layer of appeal beyond review and mercy petitions. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSC Questions Governors’ Indefinite Delay on State Bills Why in the News? The Supreme Court is hearing a Presidential Reference under Article 143 on whether it can prescribe timelines for governors and the president to act on bills passed by state legislatures. The case follows growing concerns over governors withholding bills indefinitely, raising questions about …
Read MoreSC Seeks Insurance Scheme for Injured Cadets Why in the News ? The Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame an insurance and medical support scheme for cadets discharged from military academies due to disabilities. The court stressed that aspirants must not be left “high and dry” after rigorous training-related injuries. Supreme Court’s Directions …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
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