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Syllabus for Indian Constitution
- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Right To Speedy Trial
- The Supreme Court of India emphasized the constitutional right to a speedy trial under Article 21, rebuking the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for delays in a counterfeit currency case.
- The bench stressed that the right to a speedy trial applies regardless of the crime’s severity, criticizing the NIA for repeated delays in submitting its counter affidavit.
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Article 341
- The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot modify the Schedule Caste (SC) list published under Article 341 of the Constitution.
- The court quashed a Bihar government notification from 2015 that classified the Tanti-Tantwa community as SC, reverting them back to the category of Extremely Backward Class.
- The court called the notification “mala fide” and emphasized that only Parliament has the authority to amend the SC list through legislation, not state governments.
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Right To Be Forgotten
- The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine the issue of the “right to be forgotten,” a concept related to digital privacy and the control of personal data.
- This right allows individuals to have their personal data, such as names and photos, removed from public records and online platforms.
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