In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has effectively extended the ground for seeking rights to freedom of speech against other citizens. About Petition: One of the questions before the court was whether a fundamental right under Article 19 or 21 of the Constitution of India can be claimed other than against the ‘State’ or […]
In Context Recently, both Houses of Parliament passed the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022. More about the news Renaming Arbitration Centre: The bill renames the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre as the India International Arbitration Centre. International and domestic arbitration: The Act requires the Arbitration Centre to strive to facilitate the conduct […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court judge recused herself from hearing a writ petition filed by Bilkis Bano against a Gujarat government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping her during the 2002 riots. About Judge Recusal When there is a conflict of interest, a judge can withdraw from hearing […]
In Context In a Dalit hamlet in Krishnagiri, a ‘kangaroo court’ undermines individuals’ right to love More about the Kangaroo Courts What is the kangaroo court? Oxford Dictionary defines it as “an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime […]
In Context The Supreme Court recently said that increasing the number of judges will not reduce the problem of the pendency of cases. More about the news About the Public Interest Litigation (PIL): According to the PIL, “doubling” the number of judges in the High Courts and the district judiciary was a rather “simplistic” solution […]
In News The Centre recently moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order prematurely releasing six convicts serving life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. About A judgement of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land, according to the Constitution. It is final because it […]
In Context Justice Chandrachud recently said that criticism of the Collegium system must be looked at in a “positive light” and attempts made to improve it. More about the news 50th CJI: The President of India recently administered the oath of office to the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI) – Justice Chandrachud. He is […]
In News Recently, Tamil Nadu‘s ruling party intended to sign a joint petition with the opposition, asking the Indian President to immediately remove their Governor. More about the news Other states: Governors in several states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, etc. have also expressed disagreements with the government on various issues. Issues: The role, powers, and […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court decided to examine poll law which deprives under trials, civil prison detainees their right to vote. More about the news Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: This section mandates that “no person shall vote at any election is he is confined in a prison, whether […]
In News Recently, Differences have emerged within the Supreme Court Collegium over appointment of judges to the apex court. About Collegium System The collegium is a group of CJI and the four senior most judges of the Supreme Court that decides on appointments of judges to the apex court. These appointments could be in the […]
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