SC FLAGS AD-HOC DGP APPOINTMENTS BY STATES
Why in the News? Court Observation: Supreme Court flagged States’ growing preference for appointing “Acting” DGPs instead of regular police chiefs. UPSC Direction: The Court asked UPSC to approach it […]
SC QUESTIONS MAINTAINABILITY OF TELANGANA PLEA ON POLAVARAM PROJECT
Why in the News? Judicial scrutiny: The Supreme Court of India raised doubts over the maintainability of Telangana’s writ petition against the Polavaram-Banakacherla/Nallamalasagar Link Project, questioning whether proper environmental clearance […]
Supreme Court 2026: Faith, Freedom, Citizenship, Accountability
Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary Why in the News? In 2026, the Supreme Court of India is set to hear several constitutionally significant cases involving free speech, religious freedom, citizenship, electoral rights, […]
Aravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed
Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, […]
Supreme Court Directs EC to Accept Aadhaar
Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India directed the Election Commission (EC) to accept Aadhaar as proof of identity during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls […]
Supreme Court Critiques NHAI Act Compensation Process
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court criticized Sections 3G and 3J of the NHAI Act for giving unilateral power to bureaucrats in compensation disputes, lacking judicial oversight. It […]
Supreme Court Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Powers: Implications for Reservation Policies
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench is hearing a Presidential reference under Article 143(1) regarding the powers of Governors and the President in giving assent to […]
India Needs More Women Judges in the Supreme Court
Syllabus: GS 2 :● Gender issues in judiciary ● Governance Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for India’s economy, but its adoption must be carefully managed […]
SC: Bill Timelines May Alter Constitution’s Scheme
Why in the News? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench observed that fixing timelines for the President and Governors to act on Bills forwarded by legislatures would essentially amend the Constitution, […]
SC Rejects Plea for Ethanol-Free Petrol Availability
Why in the News? The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL demanding the mandatory availability of ethanol-free petrol (E0) at fuel stations. The Court upheld the Union government’s stance that the […]