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What is Presidential Reference Under Article 143 | Explained

Context: President Droupadi Murmu has recently invoked Article 143 of the Constitution, submitting significant constitutional questions to the Supreme Court.  This action requests a judicial interpretation of legal uncertainties regarding the governor's and presidential authority over State Bills, a subject...

Cyberbullying in India, Related Laws, Limitations and Challenges

Context: Recent cases underscore the escalating threat of cyberbullying, as public figures and their families have encountered online harassment for advocating peace and dialogue.  Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Himanshi Narwal, spouse of deceased Navy Lt. Vinay Narwal, advocated for...

Minimum 3 Year Practice Rule for Eligibility in Civil Judge

The Supreme Court addressed several petitions that challenged a rule requiring candidates for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination to have at least three years of legal practice. Originally, this criterion was introduced by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in...

Constitutional Supremacy: A Democratic Shield Against Power Concentration

Context: In response to assertions regarding the 'supremacy' of Parliament over the Judiciary, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Gavai clarified the controversy on 18th May, 2025, emphasizing that neither the judiciary nor the executive holds supremacy; rather, it is...

Justice B.R. Gavai Becomes the 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice B.R. Gavai becomes the 52nd Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai has taken office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking a historic milestone as he is the first individual from the Buddhist community to hold...