What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that priests cannot become owners of the land vested in deities. The ruling also stopped the government from becoming owners. About the Maharashtra government notification Earlier, the Maharashtra government issued a notification to delete the names of priests from revenue records as owners of temple land.… Continue reading Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court
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CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Synopsis: To understand how to balance free speech with accountability for digital media. Introduction Recently, the Chief Justice of India has raised his concerns over the fake information published on various web sources like Facebook, YouTube etc. He also mentioned that it has the potential to incite communal tensions and can bring communal disharmony. This… Continue reading CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
Source: TOI Relevance – To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Introduction Recently, the SC has held that merely because the law allows arrest, it doesn’t mean that… Continue reading Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Introduction Recently, the SC has held that merely because the law allows arrest, it doesn’t mean that the… Continue reading Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court
SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine
Source: Times of India What is the news? According to Supreme Court, arbitrary arrest should not be done when the accused is cooperating in the probe and there is no reason to believe that s/he will abscond or influence the investigation. Context The court passed the order on a plea of an accused seeking anticipatory… Continue reading SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine
Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent Supreme Court steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. Synopsis: While the Supreme Court issued steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. The legislature and political parties remain reluctant to curb it. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court issued few steps to weed out the criminalisation from… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations”. He also observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court
Source: Times of India, Indian Express and The Hindu Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of e-commerce giant Amazon against the merger deal between Future Retail Limited (FRL) and Reliance Retail. The Supreme Court also upheld the interim award of the Emergency Arbitrator of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). What is the… Continue reading Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court
Criminalising welfare issues
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains why the government should avoid criminalising welfare measures Synopsis: Before the legislature adopts coercive legal measures, a welfare response should be considered Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court turned down a petition to restrain begging at traffic lights, markets, and public places in light of the precautionary measures for the… Continue reading Criminalising welfare issues
Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that the provision for preventive detention cannot be invoked over apprehension of law and order problems. Furthermore, it said a person can be detained only in cases where public order is directly affected. What was the case? The judgment came on an appeal… Continue reading Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC
