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Why in News In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has held that secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. The choice of...
22 Jun 2020 Judiciary
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Inclusion of Reservation Laws in Ninth Schedule
Why in News Recently, a Union Minister emphasised the need to include all reservation-related laws in the Ninth Schedule of Constitution so that...
13 Jun 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, the NITI Aayog, in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India, brought together key stakeholders in a virtual meeting...
08 Jun 2020 Judiciary
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Misuse of Criminal Defamation Law: Madras HC
Why in News Recently, the Madras High Court has held that public servants and constitutional functionaries cannot be allowed to misuse the law of...
27 May 2020 Judiciary
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Introduction According to Dr. Ambedkar, Constitutional morality would mean effective coordination between conflicting interests of different...
14 May 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News The Gujarat High Court has set aside the election of a BJP leader in 2017 on grounds of “corrupt practice” and...
13 May 2020 Judiciary
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Strict vs Absolute Liability Principle
Why in News Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) found LG Polymers prima facie liable under the strict liability principle for the Vizag gas...
09 May 2020 Judiciary
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Anti-corruption Law Covers Deemed Universities
Why in News The Supreme Court has held that bribery and corruption in a deemed university can be tried under the Prevention of Corruption Act,...
29 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court of India has ruled the January 2000 order of the Governor of the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh which...
23 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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The Big Picture - Virtual Courts and Way forward
In the wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, the Supreme Court (SC) has passed directions for all courts across the country to extensively use...
16 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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Floor Test is Governor’s Discretion: SC
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court of India has held that a Governor can call for a floor test any time he/she objectively feels a government...
14 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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Release Prisoners Due to Covid-19
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court passed orders in a suo motu hearing on measures taken to decongest prisons, correction homes and detention...
14 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court of India has passed an order asking people to behave responsibly with the medical teams fighting the...
09 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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Restrictions on Court Hearings Lawful
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court held that all restrictions imposed on people from entering, attending or taking part in court hearings are...
07 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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SC Order on Highway Dispute between Karnataka and Kerala
Why in News The Supreme Court (SC) has asked the governments of Kerala and Karnataka to amicably settle the dispute over the closure of roads...
06 Apr 2020 Judiciary
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Supreme Court Invoked Special Powers to Remove a Minister
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court invoked its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to remove a Manipur minister. Key...
19 Mar 2020 Judiciary
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Cooling-off Period For Judiciary
This article is based on “The Hidayatullah example”, “Gogoi’s nomination sets a wrong precedent”, “Mr R Gogoi,...
18 Mar 2020 Judiciary
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Major Constitutional Amendments: Part-3
Click here for Major Constitutional Amendments: Part 1 Click here for Major Constitutional Amendments: Part 2 Seventy Third Amendment Act,...
12 Mar 2020 Judiciary
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Major Constitutional Amendments: Part-2
Important Amendments Thirty-Ninth Amendment Act, 1975 Reasons: It was enacted in response to the ruling of the Allahabad High Court who...
09 Mar 2020 Judiciary
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Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed its February 2018 ruling on Section 24 on land acquisition compensation awards in the...
07 Mar 2020 Judiciary
