NEWS The need for a uniform judicial order across India is unwarranted in COVID-19-related cases. ROLE OF JUDICIARY TO SECURE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS In comparison to the legislature and the executive, what the judiciary can deliver in the realm of socio-economic …
CONTEXT Recently the Supreme Court has decided to invoke a “dormant provision” in the Constitution to clear the way for appointment of retired judges as ad hoc judges to clear the mounting arrears in the various High Courts. PROVISION USED …
NEWS Access to the Supreme Court has been made easier with virtual hearings, but more needs to be done. CONTEXT While the pandemic curtailing lockdown limited people’s movements, it opened new vistas for litigants and lawyers across India to approach, …
NEWS Enactment of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 in its current format damages the liberty of belief, faith and worship to all. CONTEXT Recently Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been in the news because of the ongoing petition …
What is the SC’s Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms? Prakash Singh, who served as Director General of Police (DGP) of UP Police, filed a Public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court post retirement, in 1996, seeking police reforms. …
Why in the news? The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a plea seeking a stay on the sale of fresh electoral bonds ahead of state assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory …
Background The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition that challenges the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The law was enacted to freeze the status of all places of worship …
About ECI The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous and permanent constitutional body responsible for organising free and fair elections in the Union and States of India. The Constitution grants the ECI with the power of direction, superintendence, …
CONTEXT The Supreme Court recently laid to rest the proceedings inquiring into a conspiracy to threaten the independence of the judiciary on the basis of sexual harassment allegations against the former Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi. After two …
NEWS The recent judgment of the Supreme Court (SC) that refused to review its earlier verdict on the Shaheen Bagh protest is inseparable from its political context. CONTEXT The verdict of October 7, 2020 declared that there is no absolute …