Topic: Supreme court
Cabinet Approves Supreme Court Judge Strength Increase from 33 to 37
The Union Cabinet approved on 5 May 2026 a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of...
Supreme Court Ruling on Challenge to ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble
The Supreme Court recently dismissed petitions challenging the 42nd Amendment and added the words “secular” and “socialist” to the Constitution’s Preamble in 1976. The Court affirmed that these...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Inauguration of New Parliament Building
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The petitioner had raised objections, arguing that the inauguration...
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
Under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to pass such a decree or make such an order as is necessary for doing...
“Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” Case
In recent years, the media industry in India has been subjected to increased scrutiny and censorship. The case of “Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors”... Places of Worship Act, 1991
The Places of Worship Act, 1991, is an important legislation in India that seeks to protect the character of religious places of worship as they existed on August...
What are Great Indian Bustards?
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. It is native to the Indian subcontinent. The species is critically endangered due to...
Who is a Whip?
A whip, in parliamentary language, may refer to a written order to members of a particular party in the House to abide by a certain direction. It may...
Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India – the statutory body responsible for the conducting of free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures... NEET PG 2023: Supreme Court dismisses Plea
NEET is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The National Testing Agency conducts the NEET-UG and the National Board of Examinations conducts the NEET-PG. NEET–UG is for MBBS... SC refuses to hear PIL on menstrual leave
A Public Interest Litigation was filed with the Supreme Court on Menstrual leave. The apex court first agreed to take up the PIL and said “will hear it...
