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  Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently agreed to urgently hear, a batch of petitions challenging the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India in poll-bound Bihar. The court also referred to the landmark M.S. Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner (1977) case, […]

Why in News ? On May 21, 2025, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University, who was arrested on May 18 due to social media posts concerning Operation Sindoor. Despite the bail, the Court refused to stay the ongoing investigation into his posts. Key Points: Details of […]

Why in News ? The reintroduction of the three-year practice rule for judicial services examinations, as mandated by the Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, has sparked significant debate. Key Points of the Issue: Supreme Court Ruling (2025): A three-judge bench, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, reinstated the requirement of three years of legal practice […]

 Why in News ? The term was recently used with reference to the Presidential Reference: Background and Context: Emergency Period (1975–1977): The bill was introduced in response to allegations of widespread abuses of power and offenses committed by individuals holding high public or political offices during the Emergency period (June 25, 1975, to March 21, […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently declared the “right to digital access” as a part of the right to life under Article 21, mandating revisions to digital KYC norms to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwD). Main Issues: Legal Safeguards for PwD:The Constitution (Articles 14, 15, 21, 38) and RPwD Act, 2016, […]

Why in News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemned the Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143 regarding the timeline for Governors and the President to act on Bills. This move follows a Supreme Court judgment questioning delays by the Governor in clearing Bills in Tamil Nadu. Key Points: The Presidential […]

 Why in News? The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission “persona non grata” on charges of espionage. The decision was conveyed to Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires, Saad Warraich, and the staffer was asked to leave India within 24 hours. Key Points: Espionage Allegations: The official, whose identity was […]

Why in the News? The decision in SC Gupta v. Union of India and Anr. (2025) has garnered attention because it clarifies the applicability of the constructive res judicata doctrine to writ proceedings under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. This ruling, delivered by a division bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar […]

Why in News ? The Supreme Court, for the first time, mandates that the President must decide on bills referred by governors within three months from the date of referral Key Points Three-Month Deadline for Presidential Decision: The Supreme Court, for the first time, mandates that the President must decide on bills referred by governors […]

Why in News ? The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame guidelines to secure the property rights of orphaned minors in the Capital. Key Points of the News: Court Directive: The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame guidelines to secure the property rights of orphaned minors in […]