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SC Directs Timeline for Presiding Officer’s Disqualification

SC 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. …

01Aug 2025

Supreme Court Reviews Surrogacy Law Age Limit

Supreme 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 …

31Jul 2025

Supreme Court Questions Judge’s Inquiry Challenge

Supreme 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 …

29Jul 2025

SC Urges EC for Inclusion in Bihar Electoral Revision

SC 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 …

26Jul 2025

Kerala Allowed to Withdraw Pleas Against Governor Delay

Supreme Court Permits Kerala To Withdraw Governor Pleas Why in the News ? The Supreme Court allowed Kerala to withdraw two petitions against its Governor for delay in clearing Bills, following a precedent-setting April 8 judgment on Tamil Nadu, while debating linkage with a Presidential Reference before a Constitution Bench. Supreme Court Decision and Context …

26Jul 2025

SC Rules States Cannot Demand Delimitation Like J&K

States Cannot Demand Delimitation Like J&K: SC Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cannot seek delimitation by citing Jammu and Kashmir as precedent, as a constitutional embargo under Article 170 bars such an exercise in States until after the 2026 Census. Supreme Court Verdict and …

23Jul 2025

Supreme Court Reviews Timelines for Governor Assent

Supreme Court Reviews Timelines for Governor Assent Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and all States over a Presidential reference on whether governors and the President must act within specified timelines when handling bills passed by state legislatures, affecting constitutional practices nationwide. About Supreme Court Steps In on …

18Jul 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights

Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights Why in the News ? In a landmark ruling that has become major india news, the Supreme Court declared that tribal women cannot be denied ancestral property solely based on gender. This judgement ensures constitutional equality in tribal inheritance cases and reverses earlier rulings that had upheld patriarchal …

16Jul 2025

Supreme Court: Companies Now Recognized as Victims

Supreme Court Recognises Companies as Crime Victims: A Shift in Constitutional Provisions and Linguistic Rights Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that corporate entities can be recognised as victims in criminal cases and are entitled to appeal acquittals under Section 372 of CrPC, even if the state does not pursue the appeal, marking …

15Jul 2025

Supreme Court Warns on Online Free Speech Abuse

Supreme Court Flags Abuse of Free Speech Online Why in the News? The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the rising misuse of free speech, particularly on social media platforms and online platforms, and hinted at the need for regulatory guidelines. It emphasized self-restraint and reasonable restrictions to protect fraternity, secularism, and individual dignity in …

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