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Why in news? The Supreme Court has ruled that no one can be deprived of their property without being paid adequate compensation as the right to property is both a human and constitutional right. Key Points : Right to Property as a Constitutional and Human Right: The Supreme Court ruled that no one can be […]

Kerala Nurse in Yemen: Death Penalty Case and Legal Procedure A Kerala nurse, Reshma (name used for context), was reportedly sentenced to death in Yemen after being convicted for allegedly killing a Yemeni citizen. The death penalty in Yemen, like in many other countries, involves a legal process with several steps: Legal Procedure for Death […]

Why in news ? Recent instances of judicial misconduct, including Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial remarks reflecting bias against the Muslim community, highlight the urgent need for stronger accountability mechanisms in India’s higher judiciary. These cases underscore the importance of transparency and impartiality to maintain public trust in the judicial system. Constitutional Provisions: Article 124(4) […]

What is  Manmohanomics ? Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Economic Philosophy: Manmohanomics refers to the economic philosophy and policies associated with Dr. Manmohan Singh, particularly his approach to liberalizing and reforming the Indian economy. It encapsulates his contributions to economic theory, governance, and policymaking, which emphasized a mix of market-oriented reforms and social equity. Planning vs. Market Forces: […]

Why in News? The former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur was appointed Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028. About the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC): The United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) is a body established to support the internal justice system of the […]

Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (“TPA”) : Why in News ?  The Supreme Court recently observed that the transferee cannot claim protection under Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (“TPA”) if he fails to prove the execution of a sale agreement based on which possession was claimed. Context […]

Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961: Why in News? The Government has recently amended the Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. About the The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 : The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 is a set of rules under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, […]

Why in News?  The  recent adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) paved the way for negotiating a treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity (CAH). The Role of Crimes Against Humanity (CAH): Along with genocide and war crimes, CAH are categorized as grave international crimes. The International […]

 Why in News ?  The Minority Rights Day was  celebrated on December 18, globally marking the adoption of the UN Declaration on the ‘Rights of Persons Belonging to National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities’ in 1992. Relevance in Democracy: Franklin D. Roosevelt quoted that democracy cannot survive without the recognition of minority rights. These rights […]

Why in News ?  The termes were recently in news. What is Natural Justice ? Natural justice is the foundation of fairness in law. It ensures decisions are made without bias and after giving parties a fair opportunity to present their case. About Nemo debet esse judex in propria causa: Meaning: No one should be […]