Short tenures of Chief Justices risk continuity in institutional reforms. Analyse the impact of frequent leadership changes on judicial efficiency. Suggest structural reforms to address this issue.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Short tenures of Chief Justices risk continuity in institutional reforms. Analyse the impact of frequent leadership changes on judicial efficiency. Suggest structural reforms to address this issue. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Justice B.R. Gavai’s six-month tenure as …

“Judicial interventions may protect free speech in form but fail to secure it in substance”. Examine. Suggest measures to ensure robust constitutional protection for democratic dissent.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. “Judicial interventions may protect free speech in form but fail to secure it in substance”. Examine. Suggest measures to ensure robust constitutional protection for democratic dissent. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Rising instances where judicial rulings …

UPSC MINDMAPS – Lokpal vs Judiciary

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Alternate Dispute Redressal System (ADR): Arbitration Guidelines

Syllabus: Polity: Judiciary  Source: Live Law, IE  Context: The Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance released guidelines for using arbitration and mediation in domestic public procurement contracts.   More about the Guidelines: Aim: Guidelines aim to streamline the dispute resolution process for domestic procurement by government entities and address unique challenges in arbitration. …

UPSC MINDMAP – Court Vacations

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Advocate-on-Record system

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE   Context: The Supreme Court recently criticized an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) for submitting a frivolous case and subsequently dismissed a public interest litigation. The Court rebuked the lawyer, emphasizing that an AoR’s role goes beyond being a mere “signing authority,” implying that AoRs have a more substantial responsibility than …

Justice Clocks

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: PIB Electronic signage systems called Justice Clocks have been installed in the court complexes of High Courts. These clocks aim to inform stakeholders about key court-related parameters and provide a bird’s eye view of court-related data. The initiative is expected to increase awareness among the public about the judicial …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 24 February 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 20 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 3 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

The impasse over the appointment of judges

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary   Source: TH  Direction: The article discusses the issue of the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary in the context of the 2015 SC’s verdict which struck down NJAC.  Context: The Vice ­President of India recently commented on the ongoing …

Women in law

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity, Indian Judiciary   Source: Business-Standard Context: Recently, CJI constituted an all-women bench in SC to hear transfer petitions involving matrimonial disputes and bail matters This is 3rd such bench.  The 1st all-women bench was set up in 2013.   Status of women in Judiciary SC: Only 11 women judges have …

A court of the future: Fine-tuning mechanisms of accountability within judiciary

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Judiciary   Source: The Indian Express Direction: This was an editorial article. You may take a few points from the way forward as innovative measures.   Context: The Supreme Court of India renders ultimate judgment on decisions not only of the High Courts (18 for …