Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the SEBC Act 2018:4 Genesis of SEBC Act 2018:5 Judgment of SC:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The SC has struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018. The judgment would prevent realization of unjust benefits by the reservation. It would also encourage states to work… Continue reading SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
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Maratha Reservation and the Reservation Policy in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Maratha reservation policy?3 About the Maratha reservation case judgment4 Other Judicial interventions on reservation policy5 Reservation in India6 Implication of Maratha Reservation Judgement6.1 The constitutional validity of State reservation laws7 Solutions Introduction A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently held the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally… Continue reading Maratha Reservation and the Reservation Policy in India – Explained, Pointwise
Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Constitution 102nd Amendment Act, 2018. About 102nd Amendment Act, 2018: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Backward Classes Commission. The Amendment also gives the President powers to notify backward classes. However, several states… Continue reading Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act
West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC
Synopsis: The court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA), 2017 as unconstitutional. The court also clarified that the legislations by the Parliament and the state government are on the concurrent list. Introduction: The central government enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act to regulate the Real Estate sector in India.… Continue reading West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC
Supreme Court observations on “seeking medical help for COVID-19”.
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Background:4 Key observations on seeking medical help for COVID-19: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that there should not be any coercive action against any citizen. This is especially for citizens who are putting out emergency calls on social media for seeking medical help for COVID-19.… Continue reading Supreme Court observations on “seeking medical help for COVID-19”.
SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Synopsis: The Supreme Court has warned the police and the government against harassing the people who need help. Background The Supreme Court has issued a timely warning to the States. It is against any attempt to restrict the spreading of information about the health crisis or call for help. The court issued this warning in… Continue reading SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
States control over temples is against Secularism
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to provide adequate community representation in the management of their places of worship Contents1 Background2 Why the government control over temples needs to be replaced?3 How the government control over temples is against the principles of secularism?4 What needs to be done? Background There has been a persistent demand… Continue reading States control over temples is against Secularism
A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
Synopsis: SC transferred all oxygen supply-related cases in various High Courts. It did so, in the name of prioritising uniformity across nations in the distribution of essential services. This step of SC is against Judicial Federalism in India. Background In Parmanand Katara v. Union of India (1989), the Supreme Court said that ‘the right to… Continue reading A Case of Declining Judicial Federalism in India
An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas
Synopsis: Supreme court recently ruled against providing protection to Rohingya refugees. It signifies a flawed understanding of the international convention to protect Refugees. Contents1 Background2 About Rohingyas3 India and Rohingyas4 What arguments are given by the supreme court? Background Recently an application was filed before the supreme court to release the Rohingya refugees. They were… Continue reading An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas
SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994
Synopsis – The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI investigation in the Nambi Narayanan ISRO Espionage case. CBI will review the involvement of the Kerala police. Contents1 What is the ISRO espionage case?2 What is the court order [2018]?3 Recent court order-4 Concerning facts about the case- What is the ISRO espionage case? In 1994,… Continue reading SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994
