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SUPREME COURT QUASHES SC/ST ACT CHARGES AGAINST VYAPAM WHISTLEBLOWER Why in the News? Judicial Relief: Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 against Vyapam whistleblower Anand Rai, drawing parallels with environmental jurisprudence. Legal Clarification: The Court held that invocation of stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act was legally unsustainable …
Read MoreCOURTS CAN’T FORCE WOMAN TO CONTINUE PREGNANCY: SC Why in the News? Apex Ruling: Supreme Court judgment allowed termination of a 30-week pregnancy, overruling the Bombay High Court. Reproductive Rights: Top court reaffirmed that women’s reproductive autonomy overrides rigid statutory timelines under the MTP Act. Judicial Precedent: SC decision expands interpretation of mental anguish as …
Read MoreRIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN CASE Why in the News? Court Notice: Supreme Court of India issued notice on a plea challenging Delhi High Court’s application of the Right to be Forgotten to online news reports. Judgment Stayed: Delhi High Court order stayed, with the apex court clarifying that it will not operate as a precedent. …
Read MoreChar Dham Entry Ban Proposal Sparks Constitutional Debate Why in the News? Committees managing the Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand have proposed banning entry of non-Hindus, citing religious sentiments of local priests. The move has triggered debates on constitutional validity, religious freedom, and essential practices doctrine, while also raising questions about environmental clearances for these …
Read MoreStatutory Interpretation Overrides Judicial Hierarchy: Supreme Court Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that statutory interpretation cannot be guided by judicial hierarchy, holding that powers under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 must be exercised strictly as per legislative intent, not court status. Supreme Court’s Key Ruling …
Read MoreSupreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to lack of proven scientific evidence, questioning the Centre’s inaction against clinics promoting unverified “miraculous cures”. Supreme Court’s Key …
Read MoreFalse POCSO Complaint Prosecution Narrowly Interpreted by Court Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, clarifying that prosecution for false complaints applies only to select grave offences under the Act, not to lesser offences like sexual harassment. This interpretation echoes principles of environmental …
Read MoreFREEBIES’ VS WELFARE SPENDING: SUPREME COURT’S VIEW Why in the News? Judicial Distinction: The Supreme Court clearly differentiated between irrational freebies and legitimate welfare investment aimed at marginalised sections of society. Chief Justice Remarks: Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasised that indiscriminate distribution of state largesse cannot be equated with constitutionally mandated welfare spending. Petition Listing: …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Crisis in India’s Higher Education Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, invoking Article 142, issued sweeping directions to reform higher education governance, mandate time-bound faculty recruitment, address rising student suicides, and strengthen mental health support amid concerns over rapid expansion under NEP 2020. The Court’s decision also touched upon …
Read MoreSupreme Court Links Disability Rights with Corporate Responsibility Why in the News? The Supreme Court, acting as a central bank of justice, ruled that disability inclusion is a core component of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), not charity, while directing Coal India Limited to appoint a qualified woman with disability, reinforcing constitutional equality and workplace inclusion …
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