Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court

What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that priests cannot become owners of the land vested in deities. The ruling also stopped the government from becoming owners. About the Maharashtra government notification Earlier, the Maharashtra government issued a notification to delete the names of priests from revenue records as owners of temple land.… Continue reading Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court

CJI flags “Communal content” in media

Synopsis: To understand how to balance free speech with accountability for digital media. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Supreme Court’s view?3 Why does the misuse happen in web sources? 4 What actions have been taken by the Government?5 What needs to be done? Introduction Recently, the Chief Justice of India has raised his concerns over the… Continue reading CJI flags “Communal content” in media

Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard

Source: TOI Relevance – To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Contents1 Introduction2 When a person should not be arrested?3 Where does the problem lie?4 What needs… Continue reading Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard

Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court

Source: The Hindu Relevance: To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Contents1 Introduction2 When does the occasion to arrest arise?3 What should be done?4 Way Forward Introduction Recently, the… Continue reading Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court

SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine

Source: Times of India What is the news? According to Supreme Court, arbitrary arrest should not be done when the accused is cooperating in the probe and there is no reason to believe that s/he will abscond or influence the investigation. Context The court passed the order on a plea of an accused seeking anticipatory… Continue reading SC: Arrest shouldn’t be done as routine

Criminalisation of politics must be curbed

Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent Supreme Court steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 About the case:4 Suggestions of Election Commission to avoid criminalisation of politics:5 Suggestions by the Supreme Court: Synopsis: While the Supreme Court issued steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. The legislature and political… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics must be curbed

Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI

Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Custodial Violence?3 Reasons for Custodial Violence:4 Other Facts Mentioned in the Article: What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI

Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court

Source: Times of India, Indian Express and The Hindu Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of e-commerce giant Amazon against the merger deal between Future Retail Limited (FRL) and Reliance Retail. The Supreme Court also upheld the interim award of the Emergency Arbitrator of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). What is the… Continue reading Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court

Criminalising welfare issues

Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains why the government should avoid criminalising welfare measures Synopsis: Before the legislature adopts coercive legal measures, a welfare response should be considered Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court turned down a petition to restrain begging at traffic lights, markets, and public places in light of the precautionary measures for the… Continue reading Criminalising welfare issues

Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC

Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that the provision for preventive detention cannot be invoked over apprehension of law and order problems. Furthermore, it said a person can be detained only in cases where public order is directly affected. What was the case? The judgment came on an appeal… Continue reading Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC

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