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Supreme Court on Voter List Revision Bihar Why in the News? The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar card, EPIC, and ration card as valid identity proofs for Bihar’s SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls. This decision comes amid concerns over voter disenfranchisement ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSupreme Court Revisits 1977 Ruling on EC Powers Why in the News ? During hearings on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court referred to a 1977 judgment that cautioned against unchecked powers of the Election Commission under Article 324, stressing legal and fair conduct. Background of the Case …
Read MoreCOURT’S PIVOT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE: RESERVATION FOR APEX COURT STAFF Why in the News? Historic move: On June 24, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai introduced SC/ST reservation in appointments and promotions for Supreme Court staff, a decision that could impact financial planning and potential capital gains for government employees in the current financial year. First time: …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT INTRODUCES QUOTAS FOR COURT STAFF FOR THE FIRST TIME Why in the News? Historic move: From June 23, 2025, the Supreme Court introduced reservations in appointments and promotions for SC/ST staff. First-time policy: Marks the first formal reservation policy within the apex court’s administrative framework. Not for judges: The reservation excludes judges, covering …
Read MoreWHY INVESTIGATORS CANNOT SUMMON LAWYERS: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES Why in the News? SC observation: The Supreme Court ruled that summoning lawyers for advising clients infringes on their professional rights. Recent case: A Gujarat lawyer was summoned by police for helping secure bail in a loan case. Bar concern: The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned ED’s …
Read MoreSupreme Court on Land Ownership: Latest Rulings and UPSC Relevance Land ownership in India is a legally layered and politically sensitive issue, deeply tied to rights, reforms, and governance. In 2025, the Supreme Court delivered several landmark judgments that reshape our understanding of land ownership, forest rights, and property classification. These supreme court rulings in …
Read MoreSupreme Court Bars Forced Narco-Tests Without Consent Why in the News? The Supreme Court set aside a Patna High Court order allowing narco-analysis tests without consent in a dowry harassment case. The court reaffirmed that such tests violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Indian Constitution. This Supreme Court judgment on narco-tests emphasizes the constitutional …
Read MoreSC Protects Accused From Harsher Sentence On Appeal Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India issued a crucial ruling that reinforces fundamental rights and legal safeguards for the accused. The court determined that appellate courts cannot enhance a convict’s sentence in an appeal filed solely by the accused. This Supreme Court ruling strengthens …
Read MoreImpeachment Moves Against Justice Varma Spark Controversy Why in the News? The government plans to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma after alleged unaccounted cash was found at his residence. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has questioned the judicial in-house inquiry’s legitimacy, reigniting debates on judicial accountability, procedure, and constitutional propriety. The Controversy and In-House Judicial Inquiry: A …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
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