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SUPREME COURT EXAMINES ECI DECISIONS AND VOTER ROLL REVISIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Scrutiny: The Supreme Court declined to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve its files and internal communications but assured petitioners that it would examine the original records. Electoral Transparency: The case concerns alleged unilateral decisions regarding Special …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT WITHDRAWS BLANKET RULE ON DEATH PENALTY REPORTS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Recent Decision: A three-judge Supreme Court bench withdrew its earlier blanket direction requiring courts to obtain reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances in every death-penalty case. NALSA Plea: The decision followed a clarification plea by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) …
Read MoreSOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS FOR MINORS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND DIGITAL CHILD PROTECTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider statutory directions requiring social media platforms and other digital intermediaries to comply with Indian laws concerning minors, including potentially setting 18 years as the minimum age for independent membership. The …
Read MoreGREAT NICOBAR PROJECT: FOREST RIGHTS, TRIBAL CONSENT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW Why in the News? The Centre has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on Calcutta High Court proceedings concerning the proposed ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project, after the High Court rejected the government’s preliminary objection regarding the petitioner’s locus standi and allowed the matter …
Read MoreSupreme Court Defines Limits of Obscenity and Profane Speech Why in the News ? A Zero FIR was registered over allegedly offensive remarks against the Prime Minister, reviving debate on the distinction between obscenity, profanity, defamation, and free speech under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and constitutional law. Legal Issues Surrounding the FIR: A Zero …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT QUASHES NCLT ORDER OVER AI-GENERATED FAKE CASE LAWS Why in the News? SC Verdict: The Supreme Court set aside an NCLT order after finding that it relied on AI-generated fictitious judicial precedents (hallucinations). Zero Tolerance: The Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to frame norms and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards …
Read MoreSupreme Court, Electoral Rolls and Democratic Accountability Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency & Accountability, Representation of People’s Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked intense debate regarding voting rights, judicial oversight, and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). …
Read MoreAppointment of New Judges in the Supreme Court: Significance and Limitations Recent development The Supreme Court of India recently saw the official appointment of five new supreme court justices through the judicial appointment process. The new appointees include four High Court Chief Justices and one senior advocate elevated directly to the Supreme Court as an …
Read MoreFive New Judges Strengthen Supreme Court Bench Why in the News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India, following the Centre’s approval of their appointments and the recent expansion of the Court’s sanctioned strength. Appointment of Five …
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