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Supreme Court (SC) Issues Directives on Remission

Context: Recently the Supreme Court has ruled that appropriate governments must proactively consider the premature release of eligible convicts under remission policies. Key Directives from the Supreme Court Judgment Mandatory Consideration of Premature Release If the government has a policy...

Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution Articles12-35

Fundamental Rights, enshrined in Articles 12-35 of the Indian Constitution, constitute a cornerstone of India's democratic framework. Comprising six key rights including the Right to Life, Right to Dignity, and Right to Education, these rights are regarded as inviolable privileges...

What is Constitutional Morality?

Context: Recently, the concept of Constitutional Morality has been increasingly used in the Indian judiciary to interpret laws and assess the constitutional validity of statutes. About Constitutional Morality Constitutional Morality refers to the guiding values enshrined in the Constitution that...

Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 and its Key Provisions

Context: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, is likely to be introduced by the Union Home Minister in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. Key Provisions of Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 The Bill will replace four existing laws The...

Devolution Index 2024 Ranking of Panchayat Raj System

Context: Karnataka has topped the overall Devolution Index (DI) ranking of the Panchayat Raj system among States in India. About Devolution Index (DI) 2024 Purpose: The report ranks Indian States/UTs based on their devolution (transfer of power and resources) to...

Directions issued by SC in Tehseen S. Poonawalla Case (2018)

Context: The Supreme Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought action against incidents of mob lynching and cow vigilantism. Key Observations by the Supreme Court SC observed that the matter had already been addressed in the...

Only Parliament can Constitutionally Remove HC Judge

Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman has asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a High Court judge. About Process of Removal - By the Parliament A judge can be removed from office through a motion passed by Parliament...

Ad hoc Judges in High Court, Appointment Process, Challenges and Concerns

Context: The Supreme Court’s recent decision to permit the appointment of retired judges as ad-hoc judges in High Courts to address case backlog—particularly criminal appeals—is a significant move. Ad Hoc Judge Appointment Process - Article - 224 A The Chief...

President Rule in Manipur, Constitutional Provisions and its Effects

Context: President Rule is imposed in Manipur for the 11th time. President Droupadi Murmu issued a proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution after receiving a report from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. About President Rule in Manipur Constitutional Provisions regarding...

Criminalization of Politics, Causes, Effects and Consequences

Context: The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions seeking a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting elections. It has sought a fresh response from ECI & Union Govt. on this matter. What is Criminalization of Politics? Politics in India...