UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without the physical presence of the accused. Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces this provision for proclaimed offenders who deliberately evade trial and cannot be arrested soon. The law seeks to prevent serious criminal cases… Continue reading What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
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Five Crore Indians Wait When the Courts Take a Break
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction India’s justice system is under growing pressure due to rising judicial pendency, shortage of judges, and delays in dispute resolution. The debate over court vacations has renewed concerns about timely justice, but it also raises a larger question of whether judicial vacations or deeper structural weaknesses are responsible… Continue reading Five Crore Indians Wait When the Courts Take a Break
Law on ‘suspension of sentence’
UPSC Syllabus GS 2– Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary The Supreme Court recently put on hold the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the life sentence awarded to former MLA in the Unnao rape case. This intervention has once again brought into focus the legal principles governing suspension of sentence,… Continue reading Law on ‘suspension of sentence’
Gender Imbalance in Supreme Court Appointments in India
Source: The post Gender imbalance persists in Supreme Court appointments in India has been created, based on the article “India needs more women judges in the Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu ” on 3 September 2025. Gender Imbalance in Supreme Court Appointments in India. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Judiciary Context: On August… Continue reading Gender Imbalance in Supreme Court Appointments in India
Interference an investigating officer can do without
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Separation of power is an important part of ensuring proper governance in the country. Synopsis: Growing instances of judicial interference in an investigation are undesirable and also not sanctioned by law. Background: The death of George Floyd in the US in May 2020 and the horrific episode in Sattankulam, Tamil Nadu (killing… Continue reading Interference an investigating officer can do without
Judges should not act like emperors, says SC
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Supreme Court has reiterated that public officers should not be called to the court unnecessarily. The bench observed this while considering an appeal against Allahabad High Court judgment as it noticed that the High Court summoned the Secretary, Medical Health in court. SC’s observations On separation of powers:… Continue reading Judges should not act like emperors, says SC
Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Relevance: Points can be used in an essay. Synopsis: Elections are not a guarantee that the government will not turn tyrannical. A vibrant public discourse, criticism, and protests prove much more effective. Chief Justice of India (CJI)’s views on what constitutes a robust and resilient democracy and other equally important… Continue reading Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
Justice delivery system is headed towards a disaster. Judges must take responsibility. Here’s what they must do
How to address the pendency of cases in Judiciary? Context: Currently, the number of pending cases in our courts is 446 lakhs and by 2022 it will cross 500 lakhs. The justice delivery system is hurtling towards a disaster. What possible solutions can avert the pendency? Filling sanctioned judicial positions: A detailed analysis shows that between 2006 and 2017, the average… Continue reading Justice delivery system is headed towards a disaster. Judges must take responsibility. Here’s what they must do
PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
What does the word Preamble mean? preamble of India is an introductory statement to any formal document in general, Statute and Constitution in particular. It contains the Philosophy and objectives of a document. Which is the first country to have Preamble in Constitution? When the USA got independence in 1775, The USA becomes the first… Continue reading PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Rise of populist forces poses a challenge to judiciary: CJI Gogoi
Chief Justice of India(CJI) has said that the rise of populism presents a challenge to the independence of courts and asked the judiciary to stand up to the populist forces and protect constitutional ethos. These comments were made at the two-day conference in Sochi,Russia that has participation at the level of Chief Justice and Judges… Continue reading Rise of populist forces poses a challenge to judiciary: CJI Gogoi
