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“Inconsistent interim orders pose a greater threat to constitutional legitimacy than delayed justice”. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q2. “Inconsistent interim orders pose a greater threat to constitutional legitimacy than delayed justice”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent constitutional litigation has foregrounded the Supreme Court’s use of interim powers, raising concerns about judicial consistency, legitimacy, and …

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Supreme Court stay on Aravallis Judgment

Source:  IE Subject:  Polity Context: The Supreme Court has stayed its November 20 judgment that accepted a 100-metre elevation criterion for defining the Aravalli hills, amid nationwide protests by environmental groups. About Supreme Court stay on Aravallis Judgment: What it is? The stay pauses the Court’s earlier acceptance of the Union government’s height-based definition of …

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Supreme Court Guidelines on Dowry-Related Violence

Source:  B&B Subject:  Social issues and Polity Context: In State of Uttar Pradesh vs Ajmal Beg (2025), the Supreme Court set aside an acquittal in a dowry death case and issued comprehensive guidelines to strengthen enforcement against dowry-related violence and deaths. About Supreme Court Guidelines on Dowry-Related Violence: What is the judgment about? The Supreme …

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Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021

Source:   TH Subject:   Indian Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 as unconstitutional for violating judicial independence and the doctrine of separation of powers. The Court also directed the Union Government to establish a National Tribunal Commission within four months and restored the earlier safeguards laid down …

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“Technology has become both a shield and a sword in India’s battle against cybercrime”. Examine this statement in the context of the recent ‘digital arrest’ scams.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks. Q6. “Technology has become both a shield and a sword in India’s battle against cybercrime”. Examine this statement in the context of the recent ‘digital arrest’ scams. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Supreme Court has highlighted the surge of ‘digital arrest’ …

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Explain the constitutional position of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution. How does the doctrine of basic structure reinforce this role?

Topic: Supreme Court Q3. Explain the constitutional position of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution. How does the doctrine of basic structure reinforce this role? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Supreme Court’s constitutional role as the ultimate interpreter and protector of the Constitution, and how the basic …

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Judicial Backlog

Context: The pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has hit an all-time high of 88,417, despite the court functioning at its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Fresh filings in August 2025 (7,080) exceeded the disposal rate (5,667), pushing pendency further. About Judicial Backlog: Definition: Judicial backlog refers to the accumulation of cases that …

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Judicial federalism is as much about the independence of High Courts as about their coordination with the Supreme Court. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Judicial federalism is as much about the independence of High Courts as about their coordination with the Supreme Court. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent Collegium recommendations for High Court Chief Justices and ongoing debates on the …

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Remission is an essential facet of reformative justice in a constitutional democracy. Analyse in light of recent SC observations. Evaluate its scope and limitations.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. Remission is an essential facet of reformative justice in a constitutional democracy. Analyse in light of recent SC observations. Evaluate its scope and limitations. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Supreme Court in 2025 reaffirmed remission …

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Examine the constitutional position of High Court autonomy vis-à-vis the Supreme Court’s role in safeguarding the rule of law. Analyse the key challenges in reconciling these two imperatives. Propose institutional mechanisms to ensure functional harmony within the higher judiciary.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Examine the constitutional position of High Court autonomy vis-à-vis the Supreme Court’s role in safeguarding the rule of law. Analyse the key challenges in reconciling these two imperatives. Propose institutional mechanisms to ensure functional harmony within the higher judiciary. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Retrospective Environmental Clearances

Syllabus: Environment Impact Assessment Source:   IE Context: The Supreme Court of India struck down (Vanashakti v. Union of India) the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP that allowed retrospective environmental clearances to industries, calling them unconstitutional and violative of the right to a clean environment. About Retrospective Environmental Clearances: Definition: Ex-post facto or retrospective green …

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What are the constitutional provisions governing the President’s role in State legislation? Analyse the implications of the Supreme Court advising the President on the exercise of this role. Assess its impact on the doctrine of separation of powers.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. What are the constitutional provisions governing the President’s role in State legislation? Analyse the implications of the Supreme Court advising the President on the exercise of this role. Assess its impact on the doctrine of separation of powers. (15 M) Difficulty …

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Assess the contribution of floodplains to groundwater recharge and water security in the Indo-Gangetic basin. Examine the impact of anthropogenic pressures on these functions. Propose measures to restore hydrological sustainability.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Assess the contribution of floodplains to groundwater recharge and water security in the Indo-Gangetic basin. Examine the impact of anthropogenic pressures on these functions. Propose measures to restore hydrological sustainability. (15 M) Difficulty …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 13 February 2025

  The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to …

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Should India enact a law to regulate electoral promises involving freebies? Critically evaluate the need for such a legal framework.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Q3. Should India enact a law to regulate electoral promises involving freebies? Critically evaluate the need for such a legal framework. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question? The Supreme Court on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) deprecated the practice of announcing freebies prior …

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Coconut Oil

Source:  BS  Context: The Supreme Court of India ruling stated that coconut oil in small bottles is to be taxed as edible oil (5% GST) unless explicitly labeled and marketed as hair oil, which would attract an 18% GST. About Coconut Oil Tax Dispute: Case Background: The dispute centred on whether coconut oil, packaged in …

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Sacred Groves

Source:  TH  Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to formulate a comprehensive policy to manage sacred groves, emphasizing their ecological and cultural importance.  About Sacred Groves: What they are: Sacred groves are patches of forest traditionally preserved by local communities due to their religious, cultural, or spiritual significance. Classification: Traditional Sacred Groves: …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 November 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. …

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