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Why 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Hindu petitioners argue that the Places of Worship Act of 1991 applies solely to undisputed structures, not to disputed ones like the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahidah dispute in Mathura. source:toi About the Places of Worship Act of 1991: Purpose: The Places of Worship Act of 1991 aims to prevent the conversion of places …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Focus: The Supreme Court of India will eventually address whether the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and its rules can withstand constitutional scrutiny. Source: OAG Introduction The Supreme Court of India will eventually address whether the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and its rules can withstand constitutional scrutiny. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission (EC) regarding the delay in uploading authenticated voting data on its website after each phase of polling. This inquiry stems from a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms, alleging significant delays in releasing voter turnout data and a sudden increase in figures, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court issued a contempt of court notice to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice Chairman for allegedly misrepresenting facts. DDA’s Vice Chairman, Subhashish Panda, filed a “wrong” affidavit stating that 642 trees in Delhi’s Ridge Forest area were cut without court approval. About Central armed police forces institution of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court permitted ongoing National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects to proceed despite earlier quashing of environmental clearance exemptions for linear projects. NHAI cited potential delays and financial losses for 485 national highway projects worth Rs 6.19 lakh crore without this permission. About National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that state acquisition of private property must follow proper procedures, emphasising constitutional and human rights. The judgement clarified that compensation alone is insufficient; legal processes and procedural rights must be strictly observed. Source:scribd About Right to Property under the Constitution of India: Initially recognized as a fundamental …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruling limits the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) power to arrest under the PMLA, impacting bail conditions for accused individuals. The judgement clarifies the procedural requirements for ED’s custody applications and future investigations. source:Livelaw About Enforcement Directorate (ED): Role: Domestic law enforcement and economic intelligence agency. Objective: Enforce economic laws …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that investigating agencies must provide written grounds for arrests under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision underscores the importance of the right to life and personal liberty as fundamental rights. About Section 43B of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA): Requires the arresting officer …
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