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Why in the news? The Supreme Court reversed its 1967 ruling in the Azeez Basha case, granting Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) the possibility to claim minority institution status, sparking legal and political debates. Key Points: Background and Legal Change: Azeez Basha Case (1967): The Supreme Court had previously ruled that AMU could not be considered …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court stressed the importance of pollution-free environments, directing the Delhi government to decide on a year-round firecracker ban by November 25, 2024, after violations during Diwali. Highlights of the Court’s Observations on Pollution: The Supreme Court emphasised that no religion encourages activities leading to pollution. The right to live …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court clarified the status of Article 31C and reinterpreted Article 39(b), marking a shift in how the Court views state acquisition of private property. Background and Key Legal Questions: Landmark Ruling: The Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling in the Property Owners Association v. State of Maharashtra case, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that legal recognition doesn’t strip minority institutions of their status, revisiting AMU’s minority status and overturning a 1967 judgement impacting similar institutions. About Supreme Court Judgment on Minority Institution Recognition: The Supreme Court’s seven-judge Bench, in a 4:3 majority judgement led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi Tree Authority’s protocols for tree-felling permissions, following concerns over unchecked deforestation and unauthorised felling in the capital. Concerns Over Tree-Felling Permits: The Supreme Court questioned the process and safeguards in place for tree-felling in Delhi, focusing on the Delhi Tree Authority (DTA) and tree officers. …
Read MoreA seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by a 4-3 majority today overruled the 1967 judgment in S. Azeez Basha vs. Union Of India case that became the basis for denying the minority status to the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The 1967 judgment in the case had held that an institution incorporated by a statute …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that recruitment eligibility criteria and selection procedures cannot be altered midway, emphasising the need for transparency, equality, and non-discrimination. No Changes Midway in Recruitment Process: A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled that eligibility criteria and selection procedures for public service recruitment cannot …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, excluding provisions on higher education. This decision overturned the Allahabad High Court’s earlier ruling that struck down the Act for breaching secularism principles. Allahabad HC’s Concerns The Allahabad HC ruled that the Act breached …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasised the constitutional requirement to inform detainees of arrest reasons, upholding Article 22(1) rights. This decision came while quashing an arrest in Maharashtra, highlighting the importance of transparency and procedural fairness in detentions. Supreme Court: Right to Know Arrest Grounds is Inviolable The Supreme Court emphasised that detainees …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Education, Government Policies & Interventions ,Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies. Focus: The Supreme Court upheld the UP Madarsa Act of 2004, affirming its constitutionality. This ruling protects the rights of minority institutions and clarifies the relationship between secularism, religious education, and the state’s role in regulating educational standards without …
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