What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the State has an affirmative obligation to facilitate access to education, at all levels. What was the case? 2 students from Ladakh filed a petition in the Supreme Court. The Union Territory administration for MBBS studies nominated them. They were allocated seats in the prestigious… Continue reading State obliged to facilitate access to education: Supreme Court
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High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the High Courts from passing blanket orders for protecting the accused from arrest during the pendency of an investigation. What was the case? In 2020, the Bombay High Court in an interim order directed that no coercive measures shall be adopted against the accused. The order… Continue reading High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
People are Free to Choose Religion: Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban black magic, superstition, and deceitful religious conversion. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking to control black magic, superstition & mass religious conversion of SC/STs. The petition also mentions the… Continue reading People are Free to Choose Religion: Supreme Court
SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 Supreme Court Observations: What is the News? The Supreme Court held that a public employer can reject a candidate if the candidate is unsuitable. Thus, a person acquitted of a serious crime merely on the benefit of the doubt can be rejected. What was the… Continue reading SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
What is the News? The Supreme Court cautioned courts against granting bail in heinous offences. The SC said that the seriousness of the charge is a basic consideration before releasing an accused on bail. What was the case? The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of the murder of a 30-year-old dentist… Continue reading SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?
Synopsis: The enactment of the Places of worship act, 1991 is an act of colourable legislation. Further, it is against the liberty of belief, faith, and worship to all. Contents1 Background2 What is Colourable Legislation?3 Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is said to be unconstitutional?4 What is the way forward? Background Sections 3… Continue reading Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?
SC Issues Directions for “Accident Information Report”
What is the News? The Supreme Court issues directions to police, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals(MACTs), and insurance companies regarding accident information reports. The aim of the directions is to make the compensation process to victims more smooth and claimant-friendly. What was the case? The Insurance company Bajaj Allianz filed a writ petition in the Supreme… Continue reading SC Issues Directions for “Accident Information Report”
Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What did the Supreme Court say?4 What were the arguments against the Electoral Bonds? What is the News? The Supreme Court has refused to stay the sale of electoral bonds prior to the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. What was the case? An… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
Need for an Integrated Digital System in Indian Justice System
Synopsis: Implementation of an integrated digital system for the criminal justice system will help in speedy justice. Contents1 Background2 How a poorly designed system is to be blamed in this case?3 How will an integrated digital system help?4 Conclusion Background 43 years old Vishnu Tiwari was recently found innocent by the Allahabad High Court. Vishnu… Continue reading Need for an Integrated Digital System in Indian Justice System
NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism
Synopsis: The Lok Sabha has passed the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill is against the constitutional morality and hence, it needs to be declared unconstitutional. Background Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted Special Status to Delhi in 1991 through the 69th constitutional amendment (CAA). The 69th CAA provided… Continue reading NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism
