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Supreme Court Seeks States’ Data on Digital Arrests Why in the News? The Supreme Court has sought data from all States and Union Territories on cases of “digital arrest” scams—a rising form of cybercrime where fraudsters impersonate officials to extort money. The court may assign the CBI for a uniform national-level probe. Supreme Court’s Directive …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pulls Up States Over Stray Dog Negligence Why in the News? The Supreme Court has criticised several States and Union Territories for failing to comply with its August 22 directive on implementing Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. It has ordered Chief Secretaries to personally appear on November 3 to explain the non-compliance. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Sanctuary Status for Saranda Forest Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to notify 314 sq. km of Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary, citing ecological degradation and loss of biodiversity. This decision highlights the challenges of global governance in balancing conservation efforts with local development needs. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Warns Himachal Pradesh Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court, while hearing a case on Shimla’s green belt notification, warned that unplanned development and ecological imbalance may lead to Himachal Pradesh’s environmental collapse, urging immediate corrective governance to address pressing environmental issues and sustainability challenges. Introduction Recently, the …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court raised serious constitutional concerns over the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, observing that several provisions may violate the right to privacy, personal liberty, and religious freedom, while quashing multiple FIRs against university officials. Supreme Court’s Observations on UP Law: Judicial Concern: The …
Read MoreSupreme Court Trusts EC on Bihar Voter Data Transparency Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India declined to issue a direct order to the Election Commission (EC) to publish individual voter details added or deleted in Bihar’s electoral roll, expressing confidence that the poll body will fulfill its constitutional responsibility after nomination deadlines …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds 50% Cap on Telangana Quotas Why in News? The Supreme Court of India refused to lift the Telangana High Court’s stay on enhanced OBC reservations in local body elections, reaffirming the constitutional ceiling of 50% total reservation and allowing elections to proceed without the proposed hike in quotas. This decision comes at …
Read MoreTelangana Defends 42% OBC Quota as People’s Will Why in the News ? The Telangana government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a High Court stay on its decision to raise OBC reservation to 42% in local body elections, arguing that it reflects the will of the people and doesn’t breach constitutional principles. This move …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Rail Accident Compensation Rights Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that the Indian Railways cannot deny compensation for train accident victims on technical grounds, affirming that confirmation of a valid ticket is sufficient to establish bona fide travel. The judgment reinforces humanitarian principles under the Railways Act, 1989, much like …
Read MoreMadhya Pradesh Seeks Flexibility in Reservation Cap Why in the News? The Madhya Pradesh government has requested the Supreme Court to consider the 50% reservation ceiling as flexible, defending its move to raise the OBC quota from 14% to 27%. The case will be examined by a Bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha on October …
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