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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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court expands fundamental rights to include protection against climate change effects, emphasising legal gaps in environmental legislation. About the Legal Expansion: The Supreme Court extends the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to encompass the “right against adverse effects of climate change”. Refers to Article 48A and Clause (g) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? POCSO case against BSY-Karnataka former chief minister .The magistrate court in Bengaluru ordered that the case be forwarded to Criminal Investigation Department . About POCSO ACT: In order to shield minors under the age of 18 from crimes including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child pornography, the Parliament passed the POCSO Act in 2012. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act is its full name.Under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Act was passed in 2012. Key features of Act: This act defines sexual abuse in a variety of ways, not only in …
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