Jharkhand HC Declares Right to be Considered for Promotion a Fundamental Right Under Articles 14 & 16

Jharkhand HC Orders 24x7 Pollution Monitoring for Two Ramgarh Factories, Flags Transboundary Harm

Jharkhand HC has directed continuous emission tracking and surprise inspections for two factories in Ramgarh, ruling that pollution never remains local. The order reinforces the 'transboundary' nature of environmental harm and the right to a clean environment under Article 21, creating a crucial precedent for PILs and state PCB accountability.

Jharkhand HC Directs State to Fill JSHRC Vacancies in 3 Months Citing Custodial Deaths

The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the state government to fill all vacancies in the Jharkhand State Human Rights Commission (JSHRC) within three months, noting that the commission has been non-functional since 2022. The court held that prolonged vacancies violate the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 and Supreme Court directions, and made the Chief Secretary personally responsible for compliance.

SC: Right to Walk on Demarcated Footpaths is Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(d) & Article 21

The Supreme Court declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, prioritizing pedestrians over motorized vehicles. It has now directed all states and UTs to respond on implementation, making it a high-yield topic for Prelims (constitutional articles, dates) and Mains (urban governance, fundamental rights).

ECI Voter Roll Integrity Crisis: Right to Vote vs Software, Form 6 Changes Under Scrutiny

An Indian Express investigation reveals that two Election Commissioners objected to key decisions on electoral rolls, raising constitutional questions about the right to vote being subordinated to software and bureaucratic rules. The article, written by RJD MP in Rajya Sabha, warns against the 'bureaucratisation of citizen’s right to vote' and highlights the 97 Goa voters left out due to software limitations.

AP High Court Declares Three-Capitals Petitions Infructuous; Amaravati Now Sole Capital Under AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has deemed all petitions against the proposed three-capitals model as infructuous after Parliament amended the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, making Amaravati the sole capital by law. This ends a long-standing political and legal battle, with implications for state governance and federal structure.

Allahabad HC: Public Employment is Public Trust; Unlawful Appointments Under Articles 14 & 16 Cannot Be Protected

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that public employment is a public trust, and appointments secured through deceit, misrepresentation, or abuse of judicial process cannot be protected. The court upheld the termination of a teacher whose appointment was found unlawful, and ordered recovery of salary and benefits received under interim court protection, reinforcing the constitutional mandate of equality under Articles 14 and 16.

SC Proposes Special Courts for CBI & NIA Cases on Manipur Ethnic Violence; 891 Witnesses Yet to Testify

The Supreme Court has proposed setting up exclusive Special Courts to hear cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence investigated by the CBI and NIA, highlighting the slow pace of trials. With 891 out of 904 witnesses yet to be examined and serious charges including sexual violence, this move aims to expedite justice. For exam aspirants, this links to judicial administration, Article 14 (speedy trial), and the role of special courts under the NIA Act.

Bihar Govt Invokes DSPE Act Section 6; Makes CBI Prior Consent Mandatory for State Employee Probes

Bihar has issued a notification under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, making prior state consent mandatory for CBI to probe state government employees. This move reinforces federal principles and is a critical topic for understanding state-federal relations and CBI jurisdiction.