Source: DH Subject: Mapping Context: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to constitute an Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal within one month to resolve the Pennaiyar water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The order came on a suit filed by Tamil Nadu under Article 131 of the Constitution, invoking the …
Source: TH Subject: Women and related issues/Vulnerable section Context: The Supreme Court in January 2026 (State of UP vs Anurudh & Anr.) flagged the misuse of POCSO in consensual adolescent relationships and asked the Union government to consider reforms. About Should the Age of Consent Be Lowered? What it is? The age of consent is …
Source: TH Subject: Polity/Environment Context: Recent articles have highlighted concerns over the Supreme Court’s evolving role in environmental governance, pointing to frequent policy reversals and uncertainty arising from judicially driven green regulations, especially visible in 2025 environmental rulings. About Top court’s green governance: What it is? Top court’s green governance refers to the Supreme Court’s …
Source: NIE Subject: Polity Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) told the Supreme Court of India that Article 324 grants it constitutional control over the preparation of electoral rolls, including the power to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR). About Constitutional duty of the Election Commission of India: What it is? The ECI is a …
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Context: The Government informed Parliament that Artificial Intelligence (AI)–based tools are being integrated into e-Courts software applications to improve judicial efficiency and access to justice. About Artificial Intelligence in Judiciary: What it is? Artificial Intelligence in the judiciary refers to the use of AI technologies such as Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optical …
Source: TH Subject: Polity Context: Recent observations by the Supreme Court in Ranveer Allahbadia vs Union of India (2025), suggesting new regulatory mechanisms for online content, have triggered debate on whether courts should protect free speech or inadvertently regulate it. About Courts as Guardians, Not Regulators: Preserving Free Speech in India What is Free Speech? …
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Source: TH Context: A nationwide letter-petition movement urged the Supreme Court to strengthen animal protection laws and institutional representation. About Institutionalising Animal Representation: Status of the Human–Animal Divide: Modern democracy is built on an anthropocentric divide where only humans are political subjects, leaving animals reduced to property without any voice or representation. Democratic institutions view …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Judicial recall powers must remain exceptional to preserve institutional finality. Explain the constitutional limits on the Supreme Court of India’s review jurisdiction. Assess the institutional concerns that emerge from increased reliance on Article 137. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the …
Source: TH Subject: Species in news Context: The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) returned to spotlight after Supreme Court Justice P.S. Narasimha observed that Western-origin environmental doctrines like “inter-generational equity” are inadequate to save critically endangered species. About the Great Indian Bustard: What it is? The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is one of the heaviest flying …
Source: TOI Context: The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on the Jharkhand government’s plea to reduce the proposed Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary area from 310 sq km to 250 sq km, citing the need to protect tribal habitation and community rights. About Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary: What It Is? The Saranda Sanctuary is a …
Syllabus: Judiciary Source: TH Context: With the retirement of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia in August 2025, only one woman judge (Justice B.V. Nagarathna) remains in the Supreme Court out of 34. The acute gender imbalance raises questions about diversity, representation, and inclusivity in India’s top court. About Gender Imbalance in the Supreme Court of India: What …
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Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Judicial discretion in bail matters must not be a licence for arbitrariness. Analyse with reference to constitutional safeguards under Articles 14 and 21. Evaluate measures to ensure consistency across courts. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent Supreme Court …
General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Introduction On 29 March 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment declaring Tamil Nadu Governor’s action of indefinitely reserving 10 Bills for the President’s assent …
General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Introduction In a recent and significant full court decision, Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI), have resolved to make declarations of their assets and liabilities to the CJI, with the possibility of voluntary public disclosure on the …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Introduction The Supreme Court recently delivered a crucial verdict quashing an FIR filed against an MP by the Gujarat police. The FIR pertained to a poem …
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Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Explain the constitutional and legal powers of the Supreme Court to take Suo motu cognizance. How should these powers be exercised in relation to subordinate court judgments? Assess its impact on judicial independence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
