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Why in the news? The Supreme Court has instructed the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to address Tamil Nadu’s concerns over Kerala’s maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam, highlighting dam safety, inter-state water disputes, and regulatory oversight in India. Supreme Court’s Directive: The Supreme Court has instructed a supervisory committee led by the National Dam …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court will examine whether High Court judges fall under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, following complaints against a sitting judge. The ruling will clarify judicial accountability while ensuring protection from arbitrary investigations without CJI’s prior approval. Highlights about the news: The Supreme Court (SC) will review whether High …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Foreigners Tribunals cannot review their own decisions, overturning an Assam tribunal’s order that reopened a settled citizenship case. The verdict reinforces legal finality, preventing repetitive litigation in pending citizenship disputes under the Assam Accord and NRC. Supreme Court’s Ruling: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that a …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies , Transparency & Accountability Focus: For the first time, India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was appointed under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023. However, the new law has been challenged in the Supreme Court for allegedly undermining the Election …
Read MoreThe Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, aims to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. Critically analyze the challenges posed by recent petitions questioning its validity. (250 words) Introduction The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, seeks to preserve religious harmony by maintaining the …
Read MoreWhy the news? The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot centrally monitor mob lynching prosecutions across states, urging victims to approach local courts and authorities. It also rejected a plea for uniform compensation, stating it should be based on injury severity. Supreme Court’s Stand on Monitoring Prosecutions: The Supreme Court stated it cannot micro-manage criminal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the Constitution, Governors must communicate reasons for withholding assent to state Bills, while hearing Tamil Nadu’s petitions against Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold several Bills. Key Observation by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court allowed High Courts to appoint retired judges on an ad-hoc basis to hear criminal appeals, addressing the backlog of 62 lakh cases and relaxing conditions previously set in the 2021 Lok Prahari judgment. Key Decision by the Supreme Court: On January 30, the Supreme Court allowed High Courts …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Conservation , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court directed Rajasthan’s Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as forests and community reserves, raising concerns about conflicts with the Forest Rights Act and community governance over sacred lands. Overview of the Supreme Court Directive on Sacred Groves: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticized the ED for misinterpreting PMLA’s bail provisions, emphasizing uniform application of exceptions for women, minors, and sick individuals during a bail plea hearing for an accused in a money laundering case. SC Criticizes ED’s Interpretation of Bail Provisions under PMLA: The Supreme Court (SC) criticized the Enforcement …
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