23Apr 2024

SC TO CONSIDER CENTRE’S PLEA FOR SPECTRUM ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOCATION.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court agrees to discuss administrative spectrum allocation following the Union government’s plea, potentially impacting distribution policies. source:eduprep About Supreme Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court has accepted the Union government’s plea to discuss the administrative allotment of certain spectrum classes, rather than using competitive auctions. Attorney General R. Venkataramani presented …

23Apr 2024

“SC PERMITS TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY FOR MINOR RAPE SURVIVOR.”

Why in the news? “SC permits termination of pregnancy for 14-year-old rape survivor nearing 30 weeks, citing potential harm to her well-being.” Source:scribd About the Supreme Court Decision on Pregnancy Termination: The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, granted permission for the termination of pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor in Maharashtra. The …

20Apr 2024

SC AFFIRMS FORESTS AS NATIONAL ASSET, VITAL FOR FINANCIAL WEALTH.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court declares forests as national assets, emphasising their financial value and protective role amid controversies over forest legislation. Highlights of the Judgment : The Supreme Court declares forests in India as a national asset and a significant contributor to the country’s financial wealth. Bench led by Justice M.M. Sundresh …

16Apr 2024

CENTRE RELEASES ‘DEEMED’ FOREST REPORTS, FOLLOWING SUPREME COURT DIRECTIVES FOR TRANSPARENCY.

Why in the news? Centre releases ‘deemed’ forest reports as per Supreme Court order, revealing incomplete data on forest areas in states. About the Supreme Court Directive: Following a Supreme Court order, the Environment Ministry releases reports from 22 states and 4 Union Territories, identifying forest areas under their jurisdiction. The directive stemmed from a …

11Apr 2024

SC QUASHES ₹7,687-CR. ARBITRAL AWARD AGAINST DELHI METRO AS ‘PATENTLY ILLEGAL

Why in the news? Supreme Court quashes ₹7,687-cr. arbitral award against Delhi Metro as ‘patently illegal’, relieving DMRC from exorbitant liability. source:slideserve About the Court’s Decision: Chief Justice Chandrachud, leading a three-judge Bench, deems the arbitral award as a “grave miscarriage of justice,” exercising Article 142 of the Constitution. The court overturned its previous judgement …

10Apr 2024

SUPREME COURT QUERIES CENTRE’S STRICT STANCE ON INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL REGULATION.

Why in the news? Supreme Court questions Centre’s control over industrial alcohol, highlighting concerns about its misuse and impact on public health. About the Supreme Court’s Inquiry: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court inquired about the Centre’s rigid stance on industrial alcohol control. The Court questioned the Centre’s reluctance to allow states to …

10Apr 2024

SUPREME COURT TO ADDRESS VVPAT VERIFICATION PLEAS ON APRIL 16.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court scheduled hearings for VVPAT verification pleas, addressing concerns over vote accuracy and transparency in elections. source:researchgate About Supreme Court Hearing on VVPAT Verification: The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for pleas advocating the cross-verification of votes with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) on April 16. Justices Sanjiv …

10Apr 2024

CANDIDATES HAVE A RIGHT TO PRIVACY FROM VOTERS, RULES SC

Why in the news? Supreme Court rules on candidates’ right to privacy regarding disclosure requirements in election affidavits, clarifying relevant asset declaration. Key Points of the Verdict: Candidates are not obligated to reveal every detail of personal life. Non-disclosure is not considered a ‘corrupt practice’ unless directly relevant to candidacy. Assets need not be disclosed …

09Apr 2024

THE SUPREME COURT REQUESTS GOVERNMENT INPUT ON UNREGULATED SEX-CHANGE SURGERIES.

Why in the news? Supreme Court seeks government response on PIL regarding regulation of sex-change surgeries for intersex individuals, highlighting risks involved. source:TOI About the Petition for Regulation: The Supreme Court sought the government’s response on a PIL urging regulation of medical interventions, including sex reassignment surgeries, for intersex children at birth. Intersex individuals are …

09Apr 2024

SC DECLARES RIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court acknowledges the right against climate change as a fundamental right, emphasising solar power’s role in mitigating environmental issues. source:medium Highlights of the Judgment: Linked to a case concerning the endangered Great Indian Bustard species, the judgement stresses the necessity to articulate the right against climate change amidst increasing …

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