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Supreme Court Orders Timely Victim Compensation by Courts Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed all trial courts across India to order victim compensation at the time of judgment, addressing delays caused by lack of judicial directions. The move aims to strengthen victims’ rights under Section 396 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Presumption of Death Timeline Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that a missing person cannot be presumed dead on the date of disappearance. The presumption of death arises only after seven years, as per Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, reaffirmed in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Mandates Written Grounds of Arrest Disclosure Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that every arrested person must be provided with the grounds of arrest in writing and in a language they understand, within a reasonable time and at least two hours before being produced before a magistrate. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court’s Strong Stand Against Digital Arrest Frauds Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of rising digital arrest frauds, where citizens are deceived through fake law enforcement calls. The Court noted that Indians have lost nearly ₹3,000 crore, calling for strict action and coordinated investigation by central agencies, …
Read MoreSupreme Court to Regulate Feeding of Stray Dogs Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has announced that it will issue directions on November 7, 2025, regarding the feeding of stray dogs in government and institutional premises, after taking note of the stray dog menace and poor compliance by states and Union …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT REITERATES PRINCIPLE ON MINORS’ PROPERTY RIGHTS Why in the News? Recent ruling: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that minors can repudiate property sales made by their guardians without court approval, highlighting the importance of environmental impact assessment in property-related decisions. Bench decision: The verdict by Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale held that …
Read MoreSupreme 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 …
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