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Death penalty should stay: 12 out of 14 states/UTs
The 12 out of 14 states/UTs have replied to Home Ministry that capital punishment or death penalty should stay, as it serves to act as deterrent in cases of heinous crimes such as murder and rape. The Home Ministry had ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia, living will
The Supreme Court (SC) allowed passive euthanasia and right to give advance medical directives or ‘Living Wills’, stating that human beings have the right to die with dignity as part of fundamental right, but made sure to set out strict ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Khap Panchayats can’t interfere in marriages of adults: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that every adult has right to marry anyone and nobody including parents, khap panchayats or similar associations can question their choice of spouse. It also ruled that any kind of attack and interference on such adults ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Indu Malhotra: First woman lawyer to be directly promoted as SC judge
The Supreme Court collegium led by Chief Justice of India (CI) Dipak Misra has unanimously recommended name of senior advocate Indu Malhotra for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. With this, she becomes first woman lawyer from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that playing national anthem before screening movies in cinema halls is optional and not mandatory. The ruling modifies apex court’s earlier November 2016 order that made the playing of national anthem in cinemas mandatory. SC ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Supreme Court stays High Court verdict against 85% pictorial warning on tobacco
The Supreme Court has stayed Karnataka High Court order reducing size of pictorial warnings on packages of tobacco products to 40% of the package space from earlier 85%. The apex court took decision saying that health of citizen has primacy ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Government to set up 12 Special Courts to deal with cases against tainted lawmakers
The Union Government has framed a scheme to set up 12 Special Courts for a year to fast-track the trial of criminal cases against 1,581 MPs and MLAs. This decision was conveyed by Government to Supreme Court and is intended ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Cabinet approves revised salaries and pension for Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts
The Union Cabinet approved revision in salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension etc. of Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts. The decision follows implementation of recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Supreme Court refuses to ban Kambala
The Supreme Court has refused to pass an interim order to stay Ordinance allowing kambala, the traditional buffalo slush track race in Karnataka. However, the apex court will examine the Constitutional validity of the Ordinance. People for Ethical Treatment of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Article 35-A: SC adjourns hearing by 3 months
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of plea challenging Article 35A of the Constitution by three months. The apex court’s order came after it was told by Centre that government has appointed a representative (interlocutor) to hold talks with ..