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Syllabus: GS 2: Government Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, debates on judicial appointments resurfaced after criticism of the collegium system’s opacity. Calls for reviving the NJAC have gained momentum, urging judicial reforms to enhance transparency, accountability, and executive participation. Revisiting Judicial Appointments in India Article 124 of the Indian Constitution establishes and governs the …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Supreme Court is examining whether constitutional courts can mandate a time limit for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions under the anti-defection law. The case arises from delays in ruling on BRS MLAs’ defection to Congress in Telangana. About the Supreme Court’s Question on Timely Decisions: The Supreme Court questioned whether …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court (SC) clarified that Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer follows the Collegium’s standard procedure and is not linked to alleged cash recovery at his residence. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court has initiated an internal inquiry into the reported incident. SC Statement on Justice Yashwant Varma’s Transfer: The Supreme Court …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on February 18 in relation to FIRs filed against him over remarks made on the YouTube show India Got Latent. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh passed the order. The Court imposed stringent …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court suggested appointing retired judges on an ad hoc basis to address the growing backlog of pending criminal cases in High Courts, invoking Article 224A and considering adjustments to previous rulings. Supreme Court’s Suggestion for Ad Hoc Judges: On January 23, the Supreme Court suggested temporarily appointing retired judges …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticised the frequent use of bail stays by higher courts, emphasising the threat to personal liberty and due process. Justice A.S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted the shocking trend of staying reasoned bail orders from trial courts. Source:medium About Bail: Origin: Old French verb ‘bailer’ meaning ‘to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) appealed to the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The bail is related to money laundering charges connected to a land scam. Source:scribd About Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002: Prevents money laundering and confiscates involved …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Election Commission (EC) states it has no legal obligation to provide Form 17C to anyone except candidates and their agents. Responding to a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the EC emphasizes that indiscriminate disclosure could compromise the integrity of the electoral process. source:slideshare Key Points: Association for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the construction of a 90-acre hotel and township project in the Kumaon hills, citing environmental concerns. The project is located in an ecologically sensitive and seismic-prone area at over 6,700 feet above sea level. source:lotusarise About the Kumaon hills: Location: Kumaun Himalayas lie between the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court waived off interest on income tax dues for telecom service providers like Bharti Airtel, Reliance, and Vodafone Idea. The waiver stemmed from a judgment on October 16, 2023, declaring telecom license fees as “capital in nature”. The Bench considered the Telecom Policy from 1999 and the lapse of …
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