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 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 […]

Why in News?  The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment criticizing Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for his “unconstitutional” inaction on 10 key Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature. The court deemed these Bills to have received assent, declared subsequent actions by President Droupadi Murmu void, and established strict timelines (one […]

Why in News ?  In a landmark decision, all Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India, have resolved to disclose their assets publicly. This move aligns with the principles enshrined in the 1997 Restatement of Values of Judicial Life, which serves as a cornerstone of judicial ethics in India. Overview of the Restatement […]

Why in News ?  The Supreme Court has declared that the Prayagraj Development Authority’s demolition of six private homes was “inhumane and illegal.” A Bench led by Justice A.S. Oka ordered the authorities to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to each affected house owner for violating their fundamental right to shelter without following due process. […]