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Background of the Case The Supreme Court of India delivered a stern message on judicial integrity while dismissing a challenge to an order passed by the Allahabad High Court concerning the forcible eviction of a woman and her three minor children from their residence in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The eviction was carried out on the basis of an ex parte civil court injunction , allegedly obtained through the influence of a district court employee , raising serious concerns of collusion between judicial officers and court staff . The apex court categorically observed that courts cannot become breeding grounds for corruption , as such acts strike at the core of public confidence in the justice delivery system. Supreme Court’s Observations on Judicial Corruption A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court’s directions, stating unequivocally: “Temples of justice cannot be allowed to become fertile ground of corrupt activ...

Background of the Supreme Court Committee A committee constituted by the Supreme Court of India to recommend corrective measures in the agrarian sector held consultations with various farmers’ unions on Friday. The committee is chaired by Justice Nawab Singh (Retd.) , a former High Court judge, and includes agricultural economists, policy analysts, and representatives from statutory bodies. The committee was formed following prolonged farmers’ protests at the Shambhu and Khanouri borders between Punjab and Haryana. These protests, led by the Sanyukt Kisan Union (Non-Political) under the leadership of Jagjeet Singh Dallewal , continued for over a year before farmers were forcibly evicted in March last year. The apex court constituted the panel on January 6 to address systemic agrarian distress, MSP implementation issues, and procurement failures. Core Demand: Central Law Guaranteeing MSP on All Crops The farmers’ delegation made a categorical demand for a central legislation guarant...

❖ Introduction: A 'Clerical Error' Sparks National Debate Delhi University (DU), one of India’s premier higher education institutions, found itself at the center of a linguistic and communal controversy after its undergraduate admission form listed “Muslim” as a mother tongue while omitting Urdu —a constitutionally recognized language. Following public outrage and criticism from academics and civil society, the university issued a formal clarification describing the issue as a “clerical error.” ❖ The Controversial Admission Form Screenshots of DU’s undergraduate admission portal began circulating on social media platforms on Saturday, showing "Muslim" among the options listed for mother tongue . Notably, Urdu , which holds official status under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution , was missing. The form quickly drew sharp criticism from across the academic spectrum and political commentators. Observers highlighted that such a mix-up is not a minor o...

  Congress Moves Supreme Court Seeking Intervention in 1991 Places of Worship Act Cases Introduction The Indian National Congress (INC) recently approached the Supreme Court, seeking intervention in cases challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 . The Act, which preserves the religious character of places of worship as they stood on August 15, 1947 , has been the subject of multiple legal disputes. The Congress emphasized its pivotal role in enacting the law and its commitment to defending the secular fabric of India. Background of the 1991 Places of Worship Act (POWA) The Places of Worship Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1991 to: Prohibit the conversion of any place of worship from its original religious character. Preserve the status quo of religious structures as they existed on August 15, 1947. Impose strict penalties for any violations of the Act. The legislation exempted the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid ...