To ensure complete transparency in the collegium system for judicial appointments, the Centre can implement several measures: Public Disclosure: Make collegium recommendations, along with reasons for selection or rejection, publicly available on official websites. Clear Criteria: Define and publish the eligibility criteria and evaluation parameters for judicial appointments. Stakeholder Consultation: Invite feedback from the Bar, civil society, and other stakeholders on shortlisted candidates. Record Maintenance: Maintain and disclose ...more

Event: The Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium was hosted by the Indian Army in Delhi on June 6, 2024. Objective: To foster collaboration between the Indian Armed Forces and academic institutions for indigenous technological advancements. Participants: Senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with representatives from premier academic institutions and research organizations. Focus Areas: Discussions centered on critical technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, Robotics, an ...more

The Supreme Court of India holds the power of judicial review under Articles 32 and 136 of the Constitution. If a State Act is challenged as violating the Constitution (e.g., Fundamental Rights), the Supreme Court can entertain petitions seeking relief. The Court may issue interim orders, including staying (halting) the implementation of the Act, if it finds prima facie merit in the challenge. Such intervention is legal and aims to prevent potential harm or irreversible consequences while the case is being heard. The Supreme Court’ ...more

Biodiversity Hotspot: The discovery of corals along the Visakhapatnam coast highlights Andhra Pradesh as a region of rich marine biodiversity. Ecological Indicator: Coral presence indicates healthy marine ecosystems and good water quality, essential for sustaining fisheries and other marine life. Scientific Recognition: Publication in a scientific journal validates the ecological importance of Andhra Pradesh’s coastline at the national and international levels. Conservation Value: The finding emphasizes the need for conservation and ...more

Yes, a State Act can definitely be challenged in the Supreme Court specially when it is believed to violate the Constitution of India.India is a federal country where both centre and state make laws,but all laws must follow the constitution I think if any state law violate Fundamental Rights or goes beyond the powers given by the constitution the Supreme Court can cancel it .According to article 13, laws which breaks Fundamental Rights are not valid and can be removed by the court.If both centre and state make laws on the same subject and they ...more